Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi

Samoan politician and Prime Minister

Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi - Samoan politician and Prime Minister
Born

April 14th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Samoa

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An economist and politician held the position of 8th Prime Minister of Samoa from 1998 to 2021. Served as a member of the Human Rights Protection Party since 1988, leading the party to multiple electoral victories. Played a central role in initiating Samoan constitutional reforms and promoting economic policies aimed at development and stability. Actively engaged in regional politics and represented Samoa in various international forums.

Served as Prime Minister of Samoa for 23 years

Led the Human Rights Protection Party to electoral victories

Initiated constitutional reforms in Samoa

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