On November 6, 2015, President Xi Jinping and Head of State Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi of Samoa exchanged congratulatory messages to warmly celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China-Samoa diplomatic relations.

Xi Jinping pointed out in the message that since the establishment of the diplomatic relations 40 years ago, with concerted efforts of both sides, China and Samoa have maintained sound development in bilateral relations, and the China-Samoa friendship runs deep in the hearts of both peoples. He had a successful meeting with Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi in Fiji last year, agreeing to establish a strategic partnership of mutual respect and common development. China is willing to join hands with Samoa to strengthen dialogues and communication and deepen friendship and cooperation, so as to lift the bilateral relations to a higher level and bring more benefits to the people of both countries.

Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi stated in the message that Samoa and China have established close and friendly relations on the basis of mutual respect and they together are dedicated to safeguarding world peace and promoting sustainable development. Samoa thanks China for its generous support and aids for Samoa's economic and social development, and Samoa is willing to cooperate with China to propel the progress of a genuine and long-lasting partnership.