Speaker of Parliament, Lord Lasike receiving 30 laptops from Ambassador Wang for the entire Tongan Parliament
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The Legislative Assembly is on its way to becoming the “first ever electronic Parliament in the world”, thanks to a donation of laptops from the Chinese Embassy.
China’s Ambassador to Tonga, HE Wang Donghua Mr. Wang handed over the donation to the Speaker of the Tongan Parliament, Lord Lasike, and conveyed China’s continued commitment to support Tonga’s development needs.
The shipment of 30 brand-new Dell laptops were ordered straight from China, according to Embassy First Secretary Rui Yi.
The donation was requested by Speaker of the House, Lord Lasike to the Ambassador “to help members dispose of their duties in a “technologically-challenging world.”
He said he hopes MPs “use it constructively for the benefit of the country”, acknowledging China’s help.
“Tonga will soon be the first ever electronic parliament in the world, and will be a platform for greater transparency,” pledged Lord Lasike.
He said the availability of the technology also helps MPs accountability.
“They can instantly chat with their constituents during the sessions.”
The laptops will be used in the House by all members of Parliament.
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