The Pacific Games Council confirmed this week it would formally terminate the host agreement with Tonga, after the deadline passed for the government to recommit its support.
Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, said at the end of May his country was keen and always stood ready to host international sporting events.
The Sports Minister, Loau Keneti Sio, said that desire remained.
"Absolutely. We have mentioned it before that we had a cabinet meeting and our Prime Minister was raising the issue," he said.
