Politics · Apia, Samoa · October 25, 2026

Samoa pauses treaty talks with New Zealand until after NZ election

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 25, 5:26 PM ET

Samoa's prime minister paused talks on a refreshed friendship treaty with New Zealand until after New Zealand's general election. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had asked to proceed. "I said no," the Samoan leader told RNZ.

Why it matters

The treaty governs one of New Zealand's closest Pacific relationships.

Background

Samoa and New Zealand signed a Treaty of Friendship in 1962 when Samoa became independent. Both sides have discussed updating it.

Sources

• RNZ Pacific ↗Oct 25, 5:26 PM ET

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