[PDF] Tonga: Background and Issues for Congress
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[PDF] Tonga: Background and Issues for Congress
Summary:
- Tonga is a long-standing U.S. partner in the Pacific, with U.S. interests centered on secure waterways, diplomatic engagement, economic development, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience, and regional security—while monitoring PRC political/economic influence.
- Governance: Tonga is a constitutional monarchy with a unicameral Legislative Assembly. Reforms in 2010 expanded elected MPs (to 17 seats, with 9 noble seats). The prime minister is chosen by the Assembl
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