By Tupuola Terry Tavita

 

New High Commissioner for the Republic of India to Samoa, His Excellency Avanindra Kumar Pandey was received yesterday morning by His Highness the Head of State Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi at Sate Residence, Ululoloa.

“Having established diplomatic relations in 1970, Samoa and the Republic of India have enjoyed close and cordial relations,�? said His Highness.

He reflected on the close relations and cooperation the two countries share through the United Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum, particularly, the post-Forum partnership dialogue.

“I would like to use this opportunity to thank your government for the assistance India has provided to assist Samoa in the area of human resource capacity building throughout the years. The generosity of your government through the technical and economic cooperation programme is notable.

In response, His Excellency Mr Pandey extolled on the two countries shared vision of global peace and prosperity, parliamentary democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.

He added;

“The sustained dynamism and growth of the Indian economy and its steady progress on the path of economic reforms are both an asset and an opportunity for an enhanced bilateral economic relationship. India has also actively been pursuing a closer economic convergence and integration with South East Asia and the Pacific region.

“We regard our relations with Samoa as an important link in India’s integration with this significant region.�?

His Excellency thanked Samoa, though His Highness, for its support of Indian candidacy and the many concerns New Delhi has raised with the United Nations.

 

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