Apia, Oct. 16 -- Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Samoa's Prime Minister, La'auli Leuatea Schmidt, in Apia on Friday and discussed further strengthening India-Samoa relations and advancing shared priorities, including development partnership and capacity building.

"Honoured to meet the Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. La'auli Leuatea Schmidt, in Apia today. Had a warm and productive exchange on further strengthening India-Samoa relations and advancing our shared priorities, including development partnership, capacity building and cooperation," MoS Margherita posted on X.

"India values its close and enduring partnership with Samoa," he added.

Earlier, the Samoan Prime Minister, along with his Cabinet, wel...