Press Releases

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

On September 18, 2026, Special Envoy for Pacific Island Countries Affairs of the Chinese Government Qian Bo met with Chief Justice of Samoa Satiu Simativa Perese in Beijing.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Marko Đurić met today in New York, where he is attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, with Deputy Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa Mulipola...

International Committee of the Red Cross

Representatives of Pacific States, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Pacific Red Cross Societies, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies participated in the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

On August 4, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing attended the 2026 Charming China (Guangdong): Lingnan Culture Travels to the South Pacific (Samoa) event.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

On July 16, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing attended the China Scholarship Night event at the Embassy and delivered remarks.

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, December 10 - Samoa and France Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Partnership during an introductory courtesy call by the Ambassador of France, H.E Guillaume Lemoine [PRESS RELEASE] – The Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea...

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE 11 December 2025] – The Government of Samoa has officially launched its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement, marking a decisive step forward in the country’s climate action agenda.

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE] – Samoa has validated its Multi-Hazard Early Warning for All (MHEW4All) Roadmap on Wednesday 11th December, 2025; developed through collaboration among government agencies and partners.

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 16 - Peer-to-peer exchange aims to strengthen governance, leadership, and digital systems for smarter development. [PRESS RELEASE- – Four officials from the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) are heading to Canberra, Australia, from...

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE, 27th November 2025] – The Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour and Trade Negotiations, Honorable Fata Ryan Schuster has signed the Phase II of the Implementing Arrangement for Development and Economic Cooperation (DEC) under...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 20 - [PRESS RELEASE] – A delegation from the Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) is in Paris, France, to attend the 5th International Session for the Indopacific (SIIP) from the 17 to the 21st November 2025. The delegation is led...

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE 25 November 2025] – The Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Toelupe Maoiautele Poumulinuku Onesemo led Samoa’s delegation to the EU Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum held in Brussels, Belgium from 20 to 21 November 2025. The Forum was attended...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 17 - [17th November 2025]- The Government of Samoa acknowledges the public interest generated by the Samoa Observer editorial dated 13 November 2025 regarding the updated process for appointing District Council Chairpersons.

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 11 - To Shalveen Chand Editor Samoa Observer newspaper 12th November 2025. Re- SAMOA GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: STRENGTHENING SAMOA’S HEALTH SYSTEM BEYOND SHORT-TERM SUPPLY CHALLENGES From: Hon. Vaaaoao Alofipo -Minister of Health The...

Office of the California Governor

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jamie Gillette, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the California Civil Rights Department.

Government of Samoa

His Excellency Patryk Michal Blaszczak presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony held this morning at the Official Residence...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, October 7 - REMARKS by the Australian High Commission to Samoa Mr Will Robinson Ou te muamua ona faatulou ile taitai ole sauniga, afio lau afioga le Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimalealiifano, afio lau afioga le Minisita o Leoleo, Mulipola...

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE]- Apia, Samoa, 11 October 2025] – The Government of Samoa yesterday met with representatives of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Samoa to convey its heartfelt condolences following the passing of President Russell...

Government of Samoa

His Excellency Dr. Gábor Tamás Nagy presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony held this morning at the Official Residence of...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, January 1 - Talofa lava Samoa, As 2025 draws to a close, the new year is expected to be a time of positive change, deep reflection, and strengthened community connections.