Israel's Ambassador to Samoa Pays Courtesy Call on the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Labour
Published 23 October 2026
Israel's Ambassador to Samoa, H.E. Alon Roth, paid a courtesy call on Minister Fata Ryan Schuster to discuss training, internships and capacity building for Samoa's Trade, Commerce and Manufacturing sector.
Apia, 22 October 2026 — His Excellency Alon Roth, Ambassador of Israel to Samoa, paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Fata Ryan Schuster, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Labour, on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss how Israel can help strengthen the skills and capabilities of Samoan people as a foundation for long-term economic development. His Excellency Roth highlighted Israel's interest in supporting capacity building through a range of training programmes, including internships and short-term courses on various topics.
Hon. Schuster welcomed the Ambassador's focus on people-centred development, noting that investing in human resources is essential to achieving Samoa's economic priorities. He also outlined capacity development needs in the Trade, Commerce and Manufacturing sector, which would equip Ministry staff and stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to lead growth in the sector.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour and its stakeholders in the Trade, Commerce and Manufacturing sector look forward to taking up these capacity building opportunities.