20 Sep 2018

China says it will help Samoa with climate change

9:19 am on 20 September 2018

China says it will work with Samoa to tackle climate change and wishes to deepen ties between the two countries.

Apia, Samoa.

Apia, Samoa. Photo: Ramunas/123RF

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with his Samoan counterpart Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi in Beijing on Tuesday.

Tuilaepa was in the country for the Summer Davos Forum in Northern China.

During talks with Mr Xi, he reiterated Samoa's support for the Belt and Road Initiative.

Chinese Ambassador in Samoa Wang Xuefeng and PM Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi at the presentation of 20 brand new Sedan vehicles for the Pacific Island Forum meeting to be hedl in Samoa next week.

Chinese Ambassador in Samoa Wang Xuefeng and PM Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi. Photo: Tipi Autagavaia

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