Thank you to the people of Samoa for the warm welcome on this historic trip. I am grateful for your generous hospitality and the chance to visit this beautiful country.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Samoa

The Second Gentleman of the United States, Mr. Douglas Emhoff landed in Samoa on July 24.  The Government of Samoa welcomed him and greeting him at the Faleolo International Airport was Associate Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Manuleleua Paletasala Tovale, Henry Tunupopo, MFAT Acting Chief Executive Officer, and Miriama Betham-Malielegaoi MFAT Chief of Protocol. The ... Read More»

By | 25 July, 2023 | Categories: Chargé D’Affaires, News | Tags: , ,

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Samoan PM Fiame

From State.gov.  Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Samoan Prime Minister Afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa in Apia to discuss shared priorities for the Pacific region.  Deputy Secretary Sherman and Prime Minister Fiame discussed bilateral cooperation to address climate change and other Pacific challenges.  The Deputy Secretary emphasized the United States’ support for a strong ... Read More»

By | 8 August, 2022 | Categories: Key Officials, News | Tags: , ,

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