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Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa at the 99th USP Council Meeting in Auckland. 21 May 2025

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa at the 99th USP Council Meeting in Auckland. 21 May 2025 Photo: RNZ Pacific / Lydia Lewis

Samoa's PM warns of growing geopolitical interest in the Pacific, increased military operations in West Papua, concern over a deep-sea mining frontrunner sidestepping UN oversight and Tonga's kava Committee calls for more support for growers.

Koroi Hawkins is RNZ Pacific Editor

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