From Ambassador (New Government, September 30, 2025）
2025/9/30
Ambassador Suzuki with Participants of the Swearing-in Ceremony of Prime Minister
Swearing-in Ceremony of Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa
Prime Minister Delivering His Swearing-in Ceremony Address
In the general election held on August 29, the FAST Party won, capturing a majority of 31 of the 51 seats.
On September 16, the Head of State convened the first parliamentary session since the election, and the elected members were sworn in.
The same day, the nomination of a prime minister was made, and FAST Party leader La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Volataivao Schmidt (commonly known as La'auli) was elected Prime Minister. The Prime Minister then announced the list of cabinet ministers, and the new cabinet ministers were also sworn in.
The SUP Party, newly established by former Prime Minister Fiame, performed poorly, winning only three elected members. While Fiame herself was successfully elected, many of her ministers were defeated and were unable to secure seats.
The opposition HRPP, which was once reported to be in the lead, only won 14 seats. Given the party's leader, former Prime Minister Tuilaepa's advanced age, there are rumors that he may resign, taking responsibility for the party's two election defeats.
The new Prime Minister, La'auli, will also serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Police and Prisons.
We will be keeping a close eye on how the new government will run its affairs, particularly its foreign policy.
On September 16, the Head of State convened the first parliamentary session since the election, and the elected members were sworn in.
The same day, the nomination of a prime minister was made, and FAST Party leader La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Volataivao Schmidt (commonly known as La'auli) was elected Prime Minister. The Prime Minister then announced the list of cabinet ministers, and the new cabinet ministers were also sworn in.
The SUP Party, newly established by former Prime Minister Fiame, performed poorly, winning only three elected members. While Fiame herself was successfully elected, many of her ministers were defeated and were unable to secure seats.
The opposition HRPP, which was once reported to be in the lead, only won 14 seats. Given the party's leader, former Prime Minister Tuilaepa's advanced age, there are rumors that he may resign, taking responsibility for the party's two election defeats.
The new Prime Minister, La'auli, will also serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Police and Prisons.
We will be keeping a close eye on how the new government will run its affairs, particularly its foreign policy.