The President of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, presented the Certificate of Honour as the Honorary International Consultant of Peace to Tonga’s Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pōhiva.

The presentation was made at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22.

Hon Pōhiva was invited to speak at a United Nations side event to mark the celebration of the International Day of Peace at the United Nations.

As Chief Guest at the event, the Hon Pōhiva reiterated that leaders have a great deal of discretionary powers being responsible for decisions that can markedly affect individuals, national, regional and the international community.

“Being world leaders demand the highest standard of probity, honesty, integrity, accountability, perseverance and persistence in the exercise of their leadership role for the common good of all people,” said the Prime Minister.