Our Mandate
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (hereafter called “the Ministry” was officially established on 1 July 2003 under the Ministerial and Departmental Arrangements Act 2003 (hereafter called “the Act”).
The Act incorporates the former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Trade Division of the former Department of Trade, Commerce and Industry.
Vision
Samoa to maintain its role as a regional leader and an active participant in global decision making and to improve trade prospects and opportunities for Samoa
Mission
To initiate and continue to provide high quality and professional policy advice to Government on the management of Samoa’s foreign relations and trade opportunities to promote Samoa’s national interests.
Laʻaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt
Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade
