Siaosi Sovaleni

Siaosi ‘Ofakilakavahafolau Sovaleni (born 28 February 1970) is a Tongan politician, Cabinet Minister, and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga who is the Prime Minister of Tonga since 27 December 2021. From 2014 to 2017 he was Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga.

Quotes

 * I am grateful that you all have given me your trust with this important (Prime Minister) role to lead our government for the next four years. I hope that we work together as one House (Legislative Assembly).
 * Siaosi Sovaleni (2021) cited in "Emotional, Siaosi Sovaleni elected PM Designate" on Matangi Tonga Online, 15 December 2021.


 * An unprecedented disaster hit Tonga.
 * Siaosi Sovaleni (2022) cited in "Tonga faces 'unprecedented disaster' as New Zealand warns of further eruptions and tsunami risk" on CNN, 19 January 2022.