Te Moli Venaos- Goiset Thi Tam  is the Vanuatu Roving Ambassador to Russia and Eastern Europe since April 2012. This is the first time in the history of the young republic of Vanuatu that a woman is appointed to such a high position. Mrs Goiset is well known as a successful business woman who operated in high level projects in tourism and industry. She also has many high level connections around the world and she is involved into many humanitarian projects.

Her letter of credentials was signed by the Acting Head of State Dunstan Hilton in a swearing in ceremony at the State House the 18th of April 2012 exactly.

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In presenting her letter of credentials, Acting Head of State told Ambassador Thi Tam Moli Venaos-Goiset that he was pleased to appoint her as Vanuatu’s Roving Ambassador to Russia and Eastern Countries :

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“The Vanuatu Government has confidence in you which are the reason to appoint you to this high position. You are now representing Vanuatu in this very important role and have the trust of the government and the people of Vanuatu. You represent the interest of the people of Vanuatu at this international level. We pray that God will help you in the tasks you have entrusted to serve the people of Vanuatu in this capacity.”

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Speaking as a Speaker of Parliament, Dustan Hilton assured Thi Tam Moli Venaos-Goiset of his support and that of the Parliament of Vanuatu:

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“I am also appointing you as a special envoy to the Parliament of Vanuatu as an additional responsibility apart from being the Roving Ambassador to Russia and eastern Countries. Your appointment as special envoy to the Vanuatu Parliament includes all countries or areas where you will serve as Vanuatu Roving Ambassador.“

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In accepting her letter of credentials, Thi Tam Moli Venaos-Goiset said:

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“Today April 18 marks an important day in Vanuatu’s history because it is the day in which a first female of Vanuatu is appointed to a Roving Ambassador position. It is an honor for me to receive my letters of credentials today. I dedicate my appointment to my late parents, to all women,  and the Speaker of Parliament, the Prime Minister, the Churches and High Chiefs of Nagriamel and John Frum Movement, and to my husband and our children, and also to those I have worked with and friends.”

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She added that she owes a dedication also to the Vietnamese Community in Vanuatu for their contribution to the developments of Vanuatu since 1963. She also said that she owed much to Dinh families for their support in the struggle for Independence since 1974. The new Vanuatu Roving Ambassador to Russia expressed a special gratitude to the government of the Prime Minister Sato Kilman because it is the very first time that the government recognizes the importance of women in such a high position:

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“My appointment to this position clearly shows to the world that the Prime Minister Sato Kilman and his Government accept the changes that needed to allow women into such positions. I am also addressing this message to the mothers of this nation to prepare to accept the responsibilities of assuming such positions, it is time for mothers to show respect and dignity that begin with families in the homes and at the same time for mothers to step out into similar roles.”

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As a conclusion, Thi Tam Goiset declared:

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“I wish to assure the government and members of parliament that I will do my very best to assist the country in the areas of education and health and the economic development of the country, even to the remote areas of the country, and I ask the church leaders of Vanuatu to pray for me and to promote God’s love, humility and hold fast to our motto: In God We Stand. “

Thi Tam Goiset, Vanuatu Roving Ambassador