Tonga: Downer comments on political reform welcomed
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Tonga has welcomed the offer of extra assistance from Australia in rebuilding its capital, Nukualofa. Much of the town's commercial centre was destroyed in rioting late last year. When Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer visited the kingdom earlier this week he responded to a request for aid by offering an additional five million Australian dollars to the funds already pledged. Tongan prime minister Fred Sevele says Mr Downer also addressed the highly charged question of political reform in the Kingdom.
Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speakers: Fred Sevele, Tongan prime minister
