Australia will help fund a new office for the Legislative Assembly in Samoa.
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop. Photo: AFP or licensors
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced on Thursday the new disaster-resistant building in Apia.
Funding was not specified but will be on top of the $US7.7 million US dollars already being provided towards the construction of Samoa's Parliament House.
Aust funds new mast for Samoa's 2AP
Meanwhile, Samoa's national radio 2AP signal around the country and neighbouring American Samoa and Tokelau, is about to be boosted with aid from Australia.
Australia is giving Samoa US$3 million dollars for a new transmitter mast.
It is a continuation of aid to the station's AM frequency radio station that is a vital tool of information, especially during natural disasters.
The current mast was built by Australia after cyclone OFA in 1990 and needs replacing.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced the funding on Thursday saying it is vital people are kept in the loop during natural disasters.
"We are talking about 21st century technology to ensure that the people of Samoa and surrounding areas remain as safe as they possibly can be and as informed as they are able to be, and connected to each other."
Ms Bishop was in Samoa this week for the launch of the Lowy Institute's Pacific Aid Map, which shows Australia remains the biggest donor in the region.
