Samoa and Cook Islands to open their first ever diplomatic missions based in Suva

In a historic occasion, the Governments of Cook Islands and Samoa will open their first ever diplomatic missions based in Suva, Fiji.

The inaugural opening of the Cook Islands High Commission is scheduled for tomorrow, followed by the opening of Samoa High Commission on Tuesday.

At the official opening program Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will join the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown and the Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, who will be present in Fiji for the opening of their respective missions.

Samoan High Commissioner to Fiji, Ali’ioaiga Feturi Elisaia says the opening the new Samoan High Commission in Fiji, signifies Samoa’s unwavering commitment to elevate the current collaboration with Fiji at all levels and it’s also a true reflection of the strengthened relationship between the two countries, nurtured over many years.

Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji Jim Armistead says the opening of the Cook Islands High Commission reaffirms the Government of Cook Islands' exemplary partnership with the Fijian Government in advancing shared aspirations.

Fiji established its diplomatic ties with Samoa in 1974, and with Cook Islands in 1998.