Bilateral Agreements/ Exchange of Notes

Title Date of Signature Country/ IO Date of Cmmcemnt Duration Signees Place of Signature
Agreement for the establishment of an Extended Mission in Samoa 29/07/2016 Asian Development Bank Three years Min Finance Hon. Sili Epa Tuioti &  Director General, Pacific Department ADB, Mr. Xianbin Yao Philippines
MOU concerning Cooperation in the testing of therapeutic Goods 4/9/2018 Australia 4/9/2018 until 01 June 2021 PM & Ms. Marise Payne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Australia Nauru
MOU in support of Citizens of the Independent State of Samoa participatin in the Pacific Labour Scheme 4/9/2018 Australia 4/9/2018 PM & Ms. Marise Payne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Australia Nauru
MOU on establishing Confucius Centre in Samoa between the Liaocheng University and National University of Samoa 14/08/2015 People’s Republic of China 10/9/2018 Professor Wang Qiang, Vice President, Liaocheng University and Professor Fui Asofou So’o, Vice Chancellor, National University of Samoa Apia
MOU on establishing Sister-School Relationships between Huizhou Hualuogeng Secondary School, Guangdong Province, and Samoa College, Samoa 11/11/2015 People’s Republic of China 11/11/2015 Mr. LIU Qiaohui, Director of Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Bureau & Matafeo Falanaipupu Tanielu Aiafi, CEO MESC Apia
MoU between Guangdong (Huizhou) Provincial Government and Govt of Samoa on Scholarships and Donation of Teaching Equipments 11/11/2015 People’s Republic of China 11/11/2015

(Date of Signature)

Prime Minister & Huizhou Mayor Mr Mai Jiaomeng. Apia
MoU between Guangdong (Huizhou) Provinicial Government of Samoa on Medical Service Cooperation & Donation of Medical Equipment between Huizhou Central Peoples Hospital and the TTM Hospital 11/11/2015 People’s Republic of China 11/11/2015

(Date of Signature)

Min.of MoH Tuitama & Huizhou Mayor Mr Mai Jiaomeng. Apia
Technical Cooperation Project for the Aquatic Centre and Apia Park Sports Complex 22/5/2017 People’s Republic of China 22/05/2017 September 01 2017 – 31 August 2020 PM and Amb. Wang Xuefang Apia
Framework Agreement on Assistance in Constructing Friendship Park in Apia, Samoa for the Independent State of Samoa from Huizhou Municipality of Guangdong Province, the People’s Republic of China 6/20/2018 People’s Republic of China 20/06/2018

(Date of Signature)

upon completion (no timeframe – certificate of qualification and defects liability period) PM & Ch. Ambassador Wang Zuefeng Apia
Framework Agreement on Assistance in Constructing the Arts and Culture Centre for the Independent State of Samoa from Huzhou Municipality of Guangdong Province, the People’s Republic of China 20/06/2018 People’s Republic of China 20/06/2018

(Date of Signature)

upon completion (no timeframe – certificate of qualification and defects liability period) PM & Ambassador Wang Zuefeng Apia
MOU between Guandong Provincial Government and MFAT, GOS on promoting Friendly Exchanges 11/6/2018 People’s Republic of China 06/11/2018 (Date of signature) CEO MFAT Samoa & Ch Ambassador Apia
Agreement for the Chinese Medical Team 5/18/2018 People’s Republic of China 18/05/2018 (date of signature) Min.of MoH Tuitama & Ambassador Wang Zuefeng. Apia
Exchange of Notes (EoN) for Reconstruction of SPG 2019 Sports Facilities 6/8/2018 People’s Republic of China 8/06/2018 (Date of signature) PM & Ch. Ambassador Wang Zuefeng Apia
Implementation Agreement for the Police Academy 6/26/2018 People’s Republic of China 26/06//2018 (Date of signature) CEO MFAT Samoa & Mr. LIU Gengsheng, AIECO Rep of MOFCOM, Chinese Embassy Apia
Pacific Games Exchange of Letters 9/19/2018 People’s Republic of China 19/09/2018 (Date of signature) upon completion of the Games (no timeframe) Hon. Lautafi, MCIL & Director of NDRC, Mr. He Lifeng Tianjin, China
MOU on the Belt and Road Initiative 9/19/2018 People’s Republic of China 19/09/2018 (Date of signature) Hon. Lautafi, MCIL & Director of NDRC, Mr. He Lifeng Tianjin, China
MOU on Cooperation in Human Resources Development 11/6/2018 People’s Republic of China 06/11/2018 (Date of signature) CEO MFAT and Ch. Ambassador Wang Xuefeng Apia
Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation 11/6/2018 People’s Republic of China 06/11/2018 (Date of signature) CEO MFAT and Ch. Ambassador Wang Xuefeng Apia
MOU between MFAT and Ministry of Commerce on establishing the Joint Economic and Trade Commission 11/6/2018 People’s Republic of China 06/11/2018 (Date of signature) CEO MFAT and Ch. Ambassador Wang Xuefeng Apia
EoN for Training of athletes and coaches, gymnastics, chef, sports team training in preparation of the SPG 2019 Games 11/6/2018 People’s Republic of China 06/11/2018 (Date of signature) CEO MFAT and Ch. Ambassador Wang Xuefeng Apia
EoN for the provision of fireworks for the 2019 Pacific Games 11/6/2018 People’s Republic of China 06/11/2018 (Date of signature) CEO MFAT and Ch. Ambassador Wang Xuefeng Apia
Exchange of Letters for provision of teaching and scientific research equipment for the School of Maritime and Marine Environment Research Centre of the National University of Samoa 28/07/2019 People’s Republic of China 28/07/2019 CEO MFAT & Mr. ZHOU Liujun, Vice Chairman, CIDCA Apia
Exchange of Letters to undertake feasibility study for the Construction of the Vaiusu Port and dredging of the Asau Port 28/07/2019 People’s Republic of China 28/07/2019 CEO MFAT & Mr. ZHOU Liujun, Vice Chairman, CIDCA Apia
Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Independent State of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019 People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019

Date of Signature)

until fulfilment of obligations Ms. Peseta Noumea Simi, CEO, MFAT and Mr. ZHOU Liujun, Vice Chair CIDCA Apia
MOU on Electronic Commerce Cooperation Between the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour of the Independent State of Samoa and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019 People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019

Date of Signature)

3 years with automatic renewal thereafter Mr. Lyndon Pulotu, MCIL CEO and Mr. WANG Shouwen, Vice Minister, MOFCOM Apia
EoN for the 3x Primary Schools (St Therese, Apia Primary and Lepea) 21/10/2019 People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019

Date of Signature)

until completion (date timeframe) Ms. Afamasaga Karoline Afamasaga, MESC CEO & Mr. ZHOU Liujun, Vice Chair CIDCA Apia
Protocol on Inspection, Quarantine and Veterinary Sanitary Requirements for Wild Marine Fishing Aquatic Products to be Exported From the Independent State of Samoa to the People’s Republic of China Between the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of the Ind. State of Samoa and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019 People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019

Date of Signature)

5 years, automatically extended every 5 years Mr. Tilafono David Hunter, MAF CEO & Mr. ZHOU Zhiwu, Vice Minister, General Administration of Customs in China Apia
MOU on Agricultural Cooperation 21/10/2019 People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019

Date of Signature)

5 years Mr. Tilafono David Hunter, MAF CEO & Mr. ZHANG Taolin, Vice Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Apia
MOU on Strengthening Cooperation in Infrastructure Sectors 21/10/2019 People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019

Date of Signature)

2 years with option to renew if agreed Mr. Magele Hoe Viali, MWTI CEO & Mr. WANG Shouwen, Vice Minister, Ministry of Commerce, China Apia
MOU on Strengthening Investment and Production Capacity Cooperation 21/10/2019 People’s Republic of China 21/10/2019

Date of Signature)

2 years with option to renew if agreed Mr. Pulotu Lyndon Chu-Ling, MCIL CEO & Mr. WANG Shouwen, Vice Minister, Ministry of Commerce Apia
MOU on Training Course on Creative Handicraft and Sewing Technology for Samoa, 2019 People’s Republic of China 10/2/2020 Ms. TANG Zhiyuan, Representative from Hunan International Business Vocational College & Afamasaga Faauiga Mulitalo, CEO MWCSD Apia
Exchange of Letters for the Fifth-Phase of the Samoa-China Agicultural Technical Aid Project (SCATAP) 5/5/2020 People’s Republic of China awaiting PM’s signature 3 years PM & H.E. Chao Xiaoliang, Chinese Ambassador Apia
MOU on Enhancing Trade Capacity Development in ACP States (“Hub & Spokes” II) Programme 4/9/2015 Commonwealth Secretariat 4/9/2015 PM & SG of ComSec, H.E. Kamalesh Sharma London
Agreement between Samoa and the European Union on the Short Stay Visa Waiver 28/05/2015 European Union 28/05/2015 Amb. Fatumanva Pao Luteru, Amb Samoa to Brussels & Mr. Diederik Paalman, Deputy Head of Unit of the VISA/Shengen Directorate of DG Home, EU Brussels
MOU Concerning Host Town Exchange between Yamagata City and the Independent State of Samoa 18/01/2018 Japan 18/01/2018 Until Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games Mr. Takahiro SATO, Mayor – Yamagata City, Japan
H.E. Ms. Faalaavaau Perina Sila-Tualaulelei, Ambassador of Samoa to Japan;
Mr. Fepuleai Patrick Fepuleai; President, SASNOC
Japan
EoN : Economic & Social Development Assistance  (2.8 million USD$) 2/9/2018 Japan 9/02/2018
(date of signature)
PM & ____ Apia
EoN : Economic & Social Development Assistance (200million JPY) (1.89 million USD$) 8/16/2018 Japan 16/08/2018 (date of signature) PM and Ambassador Aoki Japan
EoN: Despatch of JOCV volunteers – Amendments to the Sept 3, 1971 EoN 8/22/2018 Japan 22/08/2018 (date of signature) PM & ____ Apia
NV on JICA technical training 7/24/2018 Japan 24/07/2018 (date of signature) PM & ____ Apia
EoN : Economic & Social Development Assistance (200 billion 500 million JPY) 10/2/2019 Japan 2/10/2019 (date of signature) Amb. Sila and Jpn. Minister for Foreign Affairs Apia
MOU on Exchange of Information regarding to Tax Matters 15/05/2015 Republic of Korea When internal process for both parties are completed Tuiloma Pule Lameko, Min Revenue Apia
Agreement for the Establishment of the Secretariat for the PIDC 10/6/2016 Pacific Immigration Development Community 10/6/2016 PM & Ms. Vaosa Epa, Chairperson of Management Board & Damien Jacklick, Vice Chairperson of the Mngmt Board Apia
Air Service Agreement between Samoa and Singapore 23/11/2016 Republic of Singapore 23/11/2016 Afamasaga Poumulinuku Onesemo, CEO MWTI & Margaret Tan, Director (Air Transport), Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Singapore
Agreement for Occupancy and use of Premises by UNDP 5/1/2017 United Nations Development Program (UNDP) 5/1/2017 PM & Ms. Lizbeth Cullity, UNDP Resident Representative Apia
MOU Bewteen the Pacific Island States and USA (Treaty on Fisheries) 3/12/2016 United States of America 1/1/2017 Tagaloa Sharon Potoi Aiafi Nadi, Fiji

Official Development Assistance Projects

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