Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Liuga Faumuina of Samoa

Faumuina said global political will from developed nations is needed for the negotiations to have a positive effect on the state of Pacific islands.

Faumuina said small islands face numerous challenges as a result of the current global financial crisis.

Faumuina said he recognised the advantages of such a system while visiting Wales last year.

Faumuina says it appears the rumour mill or "mosooi wireless" took the request by Tuvalu, added suspicion to it and expanded on it.

that belong to HRPP or are supporters of HRPP.