China has donated twenty brand new cars to Samoa to help it host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting next month.
The vehicles which have arrived in the country will be handed over officially in a ceremony next week.
Australia and New Zealand have also both donated funds to help Samoa host the event which is being held from the 4th to the 8th of September.
Some 450 delegates from the 19 Forum countries, along with observers and dialogue partners, are expected to attend.
Downtown Apia, Samoa Photo: RNZI/Sally Round