AUSTRALIA GOVT APPOINTED NEW HIGH COMMISSIONER TO SAMOA 20TH FEB.2014 Sue Langford is Australia’s new High Commissioner to Samoa. She replaces outgoing Dr. Stephen Henningham. Ms. Langford’s appointment was announced by Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, last week. “Australia and Samoa share a close bilateral relationship through our aid, trade and security cooperation,” Ms. Bishop said in a speech posted on her Ministry’s website. “We have worked closely together on recovery and reconstruction since the devastating Cyclone Evan in December 2012 and will continue to do so. “Our development assistance in Samoa is focused on health, education, economic governance, public sector reforms and strengthening civil society.” The Minister also highlights that Australia cooperates with Samoa in maritime surveillance and resources protection under the Pacific Patrol Boat program. “Australia also supports the Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Centre, hosted in Apia, which brings together Pacific law enforcement, customs and immigration agencies to combat transnational crime. “Samoa and Australia enjoy strong people-to-people links and a wide range of community and institutional connections.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:46:55 +0000
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