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RNZ Pacific correspondent Kalafi Moala says the strategic planning meeting in the Kingdom allowed people to air their ideas and things that they have experienced.

The government of Tonga, led by Prime Minister Dr 'Aisake Eke and formed at the end of last year, is holding its first national development summit in Nuku'alofa.

RNZ Pacific's Tonga correspondent, Kalafi Moala, says events that have occurred in the last few days reveal that the new Cabinet has not met and planned together strategically

Newly appointed Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke will finally have his Cabinet sworn in this week after it was delayed due the "involvement" of King Tupou VI.

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke has been officially appointed by King Tupou VI.

King Tupou VI is expected to officially appoint Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, a month after he was elected. Audio

Tongans will be eagerly watching the formation of the new government's cabinet to see what influence King Tupou VI might have.

Tonga's interim government is expected to remain in place until a new Cabinet is announced in several weeks.

Tonga's new Prime Minister won't be in power long enough to achieve much and is likely to be ousted by his predecessor at the 2025 general election, claims a political expert. Audio

On Christmas Eve, MPs in Tonga will choose a new prime minister after the resignation of Hu'akavameliku Siaosi Sovaleni on December 9.

Hu'akavameliku Sovaleni Sovaleni resigned on 9 December ahead of a vote of no confidence amid amid reports that the Palace Office had noble MPs in his Cabinet to withdraw their support. Audio

The challenge has been brought by MP 'Aisake Eke, who claims to have the numbers to topple government. Audio