Samoan prime minister encourages Samoan nationals in Australia and New Zeland to take up dual citizenship.

Leilua Jerry Uelese & Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi

Leilua Jerry Uelese & Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Source: Leilua Jerry Uelese/ Fono Aoao a Samoa i Sini

Samoa's prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has encouraged Samoa nationals in Australia and New Zealand to take up citizenship in their adopted countries saying that such a move would not change their Samoan citizenship status. Autagavaia Tipi reports from Apia.



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