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Entry permit into American Samoa from Samoa discussed

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Source: RNZ Pacific

Apia, SAMOA — Waiving the 30-day entry permit for Samoan citizens entering American Samoa is one of the matters before the Samoa Consul-General, Fata Brian Kaio.

He told Radio Polynesia his first meeting with the American Samoa Governor, Lemanu Peleti Mauga, emphasized the fraternal relations between the two Samoas.

Fata said Samoa's relationship with American Samoa is unique and very different from the other countries where it has diplomatic representnation.

He said waiving the permit to ensure the Samoan people can enter the territory freely without having to go through the immigration process and with the opening of borders is a priority.