The Pacific Games Council is threatening legal action in reponse to the Tonga government unilaterally withdrawing from hosting the 2019 Games.
Council President Vidhya Lakhan and CEO Andrew Minogue met with the Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva, and two of his ministers on Tuesday, in a last ditch attempt to try and change their minds.
But the Prime Minister said the cabinet's decision was final and they government wished to focus its resources on other more important areas of economic development.
Andrew Minogue told Vinnie Wylie if there is no change by the end of the month they will begin legal proceedings.
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Tongan prime minister 'Akilisi Pohiva meets with the Pacific Games Council in 2015. Photo: Supplied/Pacific Games Council