[9][10] In September 2014, Pakistan participated in the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) hosted by Samoa.

[7] The forum sought to galvanise international support for small island nations as they transitioned to sustainable development, with a focus on climate change and renewable energy.

[7] During his visit, Hashmi held meetings with the prime minister and members of the Samoan Chamber of Commerce, where he focused on improving trade relations.

[2] According to the High Commissioner, the appointment provided Pakistan a diplomatic presence in Apia and enabled a "balance of what we want and desire" in the context of Pakistan–Samoa relations.

[6][1] Malik said Pakistan attached "great importance" to its relations with the South Pacific region, and that it was keen to augment political, cultural and economic ties with Samoa through its honorary consulate.

Samoa's exports to Pakistan in the same period were valued at $42,000, and consisted mainly of gas and liquid flow measuring instruments and thermostats.

[16] Samoa is reportedly one of the global tax havens where significant amounts of Pakistani capital is invested using offshore bank accounts.

[18] Samoan authorities notified Pakistan that the details could be shared pursuant to a bilateral tax information exchange agreement, which had not yet been signed but which they were willing to start negotiations on.