In her speech at the UN General Assembly, Samoa's prime minister has reflected on the months-long political standoff in her country earlier this year.
The impasse was an unprecedented test of Samoa's constitution, involving a number of court cases, and delayed Fiame Naomi Mata'afa taking office by several months.
"Many labelled the events that unfolded following our 2021 election a constitutional crisis," she said in her UN speech.
"While these were difficult times for Samoa, it was also a key part of our journey moving forward as a mature democracy."
Fiame said Samoa remains peaceful, and Covid 19-free.
Source:
RNZ Pacific