HE Si’alei congratulated Hon. Mulipola for resuming the Minister for Finance, and as the interim Minister for Police. The Government of New Zealand remains committed to supporting the current and future priorities of the Government of Samoa, as identified in the Pathway for the Development of Samoa and all policy commitments.

Hon. Mulipola, on behalf of the Government of Samoa expressed sincere gratitude for the Government of NZ’s ongoing partnership and support. NZ’s contribution across key sectors also acknowledged include:

֎ strengthened primary care

֎ free education and better teacher support

֎better policing, legal aid and a new courthouse in Savaii

֎ district development funding, support for women, youth, and vulnerable groups

֎Workforce plan, youth programs, and continued NZ support for training and scholarships

֎Support for subsistence to commercial farming

֎Promote Samoa’s culture and nature

֎tax law reforms and improved financial systems

֎policy reform through budget support

֎disaster financing, and renewable energy

֎and accessible transport, ICT, water, and electricity

Over the years, New Zealand has been a valued and trusted development partner for Samoa and the Government of Samoa pledges to further strengthen this relationship for the benefits of both countries, including support to our diaspora communities overseas.