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Independence Day diplomacy: Samoa’s 64th Independence celebrations included UAE and India sending congratulations to President Tuimaleali’ifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, with India also highlighting delivery of a dialysis unit as part of its FIPIC-III commitment. Parliament upgrade: Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn and Samoa’s PM opened the new Samoan Parliamentary Precinct, a AUD 34.1m project supporting speaker and clerk offices, committee rooms, library, archives and conference facilities. Regional aviation leadership: PNG’s Benedict Oraka was elected chair of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office, taking over from Samoa’s Fui Mau Simanu. Rugby future at stake: New Zealand moved to save Moana Pasifika after funding uncertainty, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters directing talks with NZ Rugby and stakeholders following the team’s final Super Rugby match. Drug crackdown and youth concerns: Samoa reported 20 drug raids in the first five months, with 55 charged, as PM Laaulialemalietoa Schmidt warned youth are being “used” by international drug rings after Vietnam murder confessions. Samoan Language Week: Le Vaiaso O le Gagana Samoa kicked off across Aotearoa, with churches marking the May 31–June 6 week and renewed focus on keeping Gagana Samoa strong for younger generations. Sports spotlight: Telefoni o le Vainu’u won the Independence Day fautasi race, while Fiji boxers headed to Samoa for the Independence Games.

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EAM Jaishankar greets Samoa on Independence Day, highlights FIPIC aid

EAM Jaishankar greets Samoa on Independence Day, highlights FIPIC aid

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Samoa on Independence Day

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Samoa on Independence Day


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PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA

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SAMOA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC 3.0), ADVANCING NATIONAL CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE

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