The Government of Japan has reaffirmed its commitment and partnership with the Government of
Samoa in a significant collaborative initiative through the provision of Food Processing Machines
under its Economic and Social Development Programme (ESDP).
An Exchange of Notes was signed between the two Governments today (31 August) by Hon. Fiamē
Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister of Samoa and H.E. Mr. SENTA Keisuke, the Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa.
The Exchange of Notes formalises a grant assistance to the amount of JPY 100,000,000
(approximately SAT 2,000,000) which will enable the procurement of Food Processing Equipment
such as “Freeze Dryer” and “High Pressure Processing Machine” to support invention as well as
creation of new value-added products that will bolster the Scientific Research Organization of
Samoa’s (SROS) research infrastructure and capability.
The Government of Samoa and the Government of Japan continue to engage collaboratively in
developing home grown innovations and solutions to address development challenges and to help
Samoa meet its development aspirations and goals, including in its pursuit of economic resilience
and stability.
The signing of the Exchange of Notes illustrates the continued friendship and warm relations between
Japan and Samoa as both nations celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.