Prime Minister’s Speeches

It is an honour for me to be invited to speak at this Global Focus Summit to present the perspective of a small country’s response to the enhanced global geopolitical power shifts, so evident in the region now more than ever.Let me begin by reiterating the Pacific leaders long term vision for the region as […]

Excellency Reuven RivlinFellow leaders of our Blue Pacific familyLadies and Gentlemen. I wish to acknowledge this historical event between Israel and the Pacific because it demonstrates our strengthened role in creating durable and genuine partnerships towards the sustainable development of our countries. Likewise I also recognize the important role Fiji is playing in hosting this […]

Reverend Maauga Motu Cabinet Ministers Paul and Beverly Broughton –Directors of the World Nines Phil Gould – Chief Rugby League Broadcaster Ladies and gentlemen On this important occasion of the launch of the inaugural World Nines Confederation Cup Rugby League Championship in Apia, a new chapter of rugby league has begun in Samoa. The rugby […]

Lau Susuga Maauga Motu Minisita o le Kapeneta Susuga Sir Paul Broughton ma Beverly Broughton – Pule o le World Nines Susuga Phil Gould –  Sui o le Lakapi Liki Ausetalia O se taeao fou lenei o le taaloga lakapi liki i totonu o Samoa. O lea o le a tatala ai le taamilosaga tele […]

I am honoured to be asked to speak at the opening of this important Pacific Regional Conference on Anti-Corruption: Pacific Unity Against Corruption. I deliver these remarks at a time when, at the beginning of the new decade, we find ourselves faced with a myriad of challenges that require, now more than ever, the collective […]

STATEMENT BY THE HON PRIME MINISTER TUILAEPA SAILELE MALIELEGAOI AT THE HIGH LEVEL MEETING OF COP 22 MARRAKECH 15 November 2016   Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen; Over the past year, we collectively contributed to the achievement of a historic turning point in the global fight against climate change. Our solidarity to […]

“Sustaining Partnerships in Health – The Samoan Way” speaks volumes. I am convinced that for far too long we have imitated and inherited imported forms of development, lifestyles, ethics, food, dress, thinking, etc.etc. Over the years these have taken a toll of the vitality of our own ways, of our pride in our Samoaness, our self-confidence and self-respect.

His Excellency Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Independent State of Samoa General Assembly Seventieth session

Mr. President, Heads of Delegations, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen. Last Friday ushered in a new era in our search for an innovative plan of action for people and the planet. The significant milestone event was the adoption by the United Nations of the new set of Sustainable Development Goals as part of the 2030 global agenda.