Foreign Affairs

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata spoke to the Filipino Community in American Samoa at the invite of President Perpetua “Nemia” Aguirre at Lee Auditorium on June 15 in celebration of the 126^th Philippines Independence Day (officially June 12). The celebration marks hard-won independence from Spain, a longtime world power of that era.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part last week in a roundtable with 23 rising leaders representing 18 countries from the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating several new Pacific women leaders in Solomon Islands, who will bring their insights and ideals to the National Parliament. Congresswoman Amata sent a message of congratulations to the three incoming Members, the Honorable Freda Tuke, the Honorable Kathy Nori, and the Honorable Choylin Douglas. Amata’s letter notes the importance of their efforts on behalf of their people, democracy, and the Pacific region.