September 24–27, 2024, MTED hosted a National three days Seminar on WTO Trade Negotiation Skills and Agriculture. The seminar was facilitated by esteemed experts from the World Trade Organization (WTO), including Usman Ali Khilji, Edwini Kessie, and Armando Paleaz.

The event brought together representatives from various ministries, focusing on crucial topics such as the Theory and Practice of Trade Negotiations and Negotiating Techniques. Participants gained valuable insights into modern negotiation strategies, enhancing their ability to engage in international trade discussions.

In her remarks, MTED CEO, Mrs. Distaquaine Tuihalamaka emphasized that this workshop would greatly benefit those who travel overseas on official duties, equipping them to negotiate effectively with relevant partners and donors on behalf of the Government.

MTED remains committed to empowering government workers with the skills and knowledge needed for effective trade negotiations, fostering inclusive prosperity for Tonga.

Naʻe fakalele ʻe he Potungaue Fefakatauʻaki mo e Langa Fakalakalaka Fakaʻekonōmiká ha kiʻi ako nounou ʻaho 3 pē ki he pōtoʻi alea ʻi he Kautaha Fefakatauʻaki ʻa Māmani (WTO). Ne fakalele ʻa e ngaahi fakataukei ni ʻe he kau mataotao mei he WTO, Usman Ali Khilji, Edwini Kessie, mo Armando Paleaz.

Naʻe kau ki heni ngaahi fakafofonga mei he ngaahi Potungāue kehekehe ʻa e Puleʻangá ʻo nofo ʻa e tokanga ʻi he ngaahi kaveinga kau ki ai Ngaahi fakakaukau mo e ngāueʻi ʻo e alea ʻi he fefakatauʻakí mo e ngaahi founga fealeaʻakí. Na’e ma’u ‘e he niʻihi ne nau kau ki he polokalamá ni ha ngaahi fakakaukau ‘e tokoni lahi ki ha ngaahi founga talanoa ‘i he ngaahi fefakatau’aki fakavaha’apule’anga.

ʻOku kei poletaki pe fakahoko fatongia ʻa e MTED ki hono tokoniʻi ke fakalakalaka’i e kau ngāue ‘a e Pule’anga ki he ngaahi taukei ki he ngaahi alea fekau’aki mo e fefakatau’aki.