APIA, SAMOA: Samoa has no army or regular armed forces.
It relies on support from its defence ties with New Zealand, under the bilateral Treaty of Friendship of 1962. The Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mataafa, highlighted this fact when addressing Commonwealth leaders during the opening ceremony of the CHOGM yesterday. She said, despite having no military, the country contributes to United Nations peacekeeping missions. “We know that where there is no peace, there will be no prosperity,” she said.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS NEEDED – PM
APIA, SAMOA: The Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mataafa, has encouraged Commonwealth countries to work together toward a brighter future. Speaking at the welcoming dinner for heads of state and government, she emphasised the importance of innovation and sustainable solutions and called for collaboration between governments and communities to effect real change.
The PM urged them to share expertise, resources and best practices to ensure no one was left behind. She emphasized the importance of envisioning a future filled with abundant opportunities, accessible education and skill development, and the preservation of natural resources for future generations. She also highlighted the challenges of climate change, overfishing, and pollution by calling upon countries to safeguard this valuable resource for future generations.
