The UN reaffirms solid support and genuine relations with Samoa
Samoa was admitted into the United Nations on the 15 December 1976.
An official letter from the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres presented to the Honorable Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mataafa, reaffirms the support of the United Nations towards building a sustainable, peaceful and prosperous Samoa.
The Resident Coordinator Simona Marinescu presented the letter on behalf of the Secretary-General. She was accompanied by the UN Country Team in Samoa that included representatives of the WHO, FAO, UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women, UNFPA and ILO.
She also informed the Hon. Prime Minister on the strategic development plans and programmes undertaken by the UN in Samoa in collaboration with relevant partners.
The Prime Minister warmly welcomed the UN Country Team and conveyed a great appreciation of the continuous support of the UN to the development agenda of the country.
Samoa was the first UN Trust Territory that became the first Pacific island nation to gain independence 58 years ago, and the UN has been a trusted partner since.
Front row: Dr. Yang Baoping (WHO); Dr. Akshaya Mishra (UNICEF); Simona Marinescu (Resident Coordinator); Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa; Xiangjun Yao (FAO); Verena Linneweber (UNDP)
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