China donated 20 Sedans to Samoa for Pacific Forum

On April 30th, 2004, China confirmed it would donate 20 sedans to Samoa to assist the Pacific Islands Forum. These new luxury motor cars were donated for the purpose of VIP transport during the Pacific Islands Forum summit. On July 21st, 2004, the 20 cars were handed over to Samoa in the lobby of the Samoan government building.

Chinese Ambassador Liu Guanren and Samoan Prime Minister Tuelaepa signed the transfer certificate and delivered warm speeches on behalf of their respective governments. The 20 cars provided by China were 45,000 USD Buick Regal sedans produced by Shanghai General Motors. Thus in total, this project cost 900,000 USD (20 * 45,000 = 900,000 USD).

Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.