Ratu Seremaia Tuinausori Cavuilati presented his credentials to Samoa's head of state, Tuimaleali'ifano Va'aletoa Sualauvi II, this week.
Ratu Seremaia said leaders in his country were working hard to foster closer ties in the region and share expertise in areas including sport, trade, education, health and tourism.
His diplomatic posting ushers in a new era of bilateral co-operation between the two countries, he said.
