Philip Malone

British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga, 2024-2026, British Ambassador to Mongolia, 2018-2023 and British Ambasador to Laos, 2012-2015.

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🌊🇹🇴🇬🇧 eXXpedition met the Acting UK High Commissioner in Tonga, touring the yacht and discussing ocean conservation and plastic pollution 🤝✨

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🇬🇧🇹🇴 We extend heartfelt thanks to HE Philip Malone LVO for his leadership and service in strengthening UK–Tonga ties .

His tenure has been marked by respect, collaboration, and a deep connection with Tonga.

Wishing him success in future endeavours, with lasting ties to Tonga.

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📰🇹🇴🇬🇧 World Press Freedom Day in Tonga brought together media and partners, highlighting the importance of ethical journalism with support from BBC Media Action Tonga.

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📷📷📷 73 years ago, Queen Sālote Tupou III represented Tonga with grace and pride at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, creating an enduring bond between Tonga and the United Kingdom.
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🌿🇹🇴🇬🇧 Strengthening Tonga’s climate readiness through partnerships, including UK‑supported work with GGGI to build resilience and sustainable forestry for the future.

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Thank you Fale Alea ‘o Tonga. The British High Commissioner H.E. Philip Malone LVO paid a farewell courtesy call on Lord Vaea, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, reflecting on strong UK–Tonga relations ahead of concluding his posting.

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The Prime Minister conveyed Tonga’s sincere appreciation at the farewell reception for His Excellency Philip Malone LVO and Ms Emma Macri, acknowledging their service and the strengthening of UK–Tonga relations.

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Tonga’s High Commissioner- Hon. Fanetupouvava'u Tu'ivakano was honoured to conclude her two-year term (2024–2026) as Chair of the Commonwealth Board of Governors.
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Supporting Tonga’s resilience, UK‑backed Weather Ready Pacific is strengthening early warning systems and connectivity to help keep communities safe from extreme weather.

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📷 Through UK International Development, the United Kingdom is supporting the next generation of Pacific leaders by strengthening their capacity to engage effectively in global climate negotiations.

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The Annual Act of Commemoration at the Runnymede Air Forces Memorial honoured over 20,000 Commonwealth air personnel who lost their lives in WWII, with wreaths laid by Commonwealth representatives including Tonga.

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Today we mark the International Day of Families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and celebrate a milestone in UK–Tonga relations with the signing of a Partner Working Agreement 🤝🇬🇧🇹🇴. Enabling families of diplomats to work or study abroad strengthens people-to-people ties and creates new opportunities 🌍✨

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The British High Commissioner‑Designate paid a courtesy call to the Tonga High Commission in London.
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A vibrant day at the Career Expo 2026 🎓✨

Connecting youth with education, jobs, and scholarships for brighter futures 🌱💼

Hosted by the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Education, highlighting skills for a changing world 🚀

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✨ Throwback to last Friday, when we marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, a day of standing together to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and resilience of Tonga Red Cross Society and volunteers.
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Women Deliver 2026 opened yesterday in Melbourne. Great connecting with people from around the world sharing a vision for women’s empowerment and gender equality, alongside Tonga’s delegation and Ms. Adi Mitimiti Pasikala participating with UK Government support.

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Throwback to last Friday at Tonga Police Headquarters, marking key milestones with INTERPOL, His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service, the United Kingdom, and international partners to strengthen national security and cooperation.
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At the Women Deliver Conference in Melbourne, Australia, with Ms. Adi Mitimiti Pasikala, an advocate for youth and women from the Western District.

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A beautiful and emotive ANZAC Day dawn service in Nuku'alofa this morning. Honoured to attend and lay a wreath as a mark of respect for all those fallen in conflict. @UKinTonga #LestWeForget

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On International Book Day, we’re once again reminded of the importance of reading, publishing, and protecting intellectual property.
Today, we’re reflecting on the Commonwealth booklets launched in March to mark Commonwealth Day in Tonga .