This afternoon in Apia, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had the pleasure of meeting with His Highness, Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aleto’a Sualauvi II, the Head of State of Samoa, and His Good Lady, Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimaleali’ifano. His Highness and Her Excellency exchanged gifts, and took the opportunity to reaffirm the strength of the bond between New Zealand and Samoa.
Their Excellencies are in Apia preparing to board HMNZS Canterbury tomorrow, before travelling on to Fakaofo, Nukunonu, and Atafu for celebrations marking the centenary of New Zealand’s unique and very special relationship with Tokelau.
You can find more images via the following link: Call with the Head of State of Samoa