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Ambassador Gilbert’s productive and rewarding visit to the beautiful isles of Samoa

The recent visit of U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert and Mrs. Gilbert to the beautiful isles of Samoa came during a particularly special holiday season of sharing and community. Upon arrival, Ambassador Gilbert and his wife Nancy spent time reading to local children at the Nelson Memorial Library American Corner. This was part of the ‘Faitau ...

By Public Affairs Section | 21 December, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: Apia, Barack Obama, John Kerry, Nancy Gilbert, Nelson Memorial Library American Corner, Pacific-American Climate Fund, Peace Corps, Samoa, Savaii, U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert, U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers, Upolu, USAID

The United States and Samoa – An Enduring Friendship

By U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, Mark Gilbert. On my arrival to Samoa, I’d like to offer warm Pacific greetings and to share a few words about the strong relationship between our two countries. I am honored to have been chosen by President Barack Obama – our nation’s first Pacific Island president – ...

By Mike Cousins | 19 May, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: Barack Obama, Chargé d’Affaires, Coast Guard, Pacific region, Peace Corps, People of Samoa, Peter Ganser, Samoa, U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert, USAID

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