In August 1962 a Treaty of Friendship was signed between both Pacific nations, Western Samoa and Aotearoa New Zealand to create a lasting and peaceful relationship. In the 1960-70s, New Zealand moved away from it's distant alliances and became closer with it's Pacific neighbors.
Samoa-NZ Treaty of Friendship
Article I: Relations between New Zealand and Western Samoa shall continue to be governed by a spirit of close friendship.
Article II: Where appropriate the two Governments shall consult each other on matters of mutual interest and concern.
Article III: Each Government shall ensure that citizens of the other living within its territory are, in accordance with the normal practice between friendly states, given equitable treatment and full legal protection and access to the Courts.
Article IV: The two Governments shall continue to work together to promote the welfare of the people of Western Samoa. In particular the Government of New Zealand will consider sympathetically requests from the Government of Western Samoa for technical, administrative and other assistance. In particular the Government of New Zealand will:
(a) When requested, act as the channel for communications between the Government of Western Samoa and other Governments and international organizations;
(b) When requested, and where permissible and appropriate, undertake the representation of the Government of Western Samoa at any international conference at which Western Samoa is entitled to be represented;
(c) When requested, supply Western Samoa with information concerning international affairs;
(d) Undertake the diplomatic protection of nationals of Western Samoa in other countries and perform consular functions on their behalf.
Article V: The Government of New Zealand shall, for as long as the Government of Western Samoa wishes, and in such manner as will in no way impair the right of the Government of Western Samoa to formulate its own foreign policies, afford assistance to the Government of Western Samoa in the conduct of its international relations.
Article VI: Either Government may at any time give to the other Government written notice of its desire to terminate the Agreement. In such case, the Agreement shall terminate upon the expiration of three months from the date on which the notice is received.
Article VII: The Agreement shall enter into force on the date of signature.
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