Ambassador Yaakoby is based at the embassy in Wellington, New Zealand.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Samoa and Israel in 1977, both countries have continued to maintain cordial relations.
As highlighted in the remarks delivered by the Member of the Council of Deputies and the Ambassador of Israel during the Credential ceremony, Samoa continues to benefit from the MASHAV development cooperation program of Israel through capacity building and training opportunities in the fields of health, agriculture and education.