The Japanese Government has gifted Samoa a new police patrol boat.
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa and Japanese Ambassador Keisuke Senta marked the launching of the boat with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Consecrated and named The Tilafaiga, the boat is valued at more than half a million US dollars.
According to the Japanese Government, the boat will help ensure the maritime safety of its neighbours and ocean territory.
Source:
RNZ Pacific