Bharat Express

Papua New Guinea

During his visit to Papua New Guinea, PM Modi co-chaired the 3rd India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape on Monday, Vinay Kwatra said.

PM Modi further assured that India will put aspirations of the global south to the world via its G20 Presidency, adding, “This was my focus at G7 Outreach summit.”

PM Modi arrived in the Indo-Pacific country on the second leg of his three-country visit. Upon PM Modi's arrival, the Indian national anthem was played and the two prime ministers stood still in respect. PM Modi was also accorded a guard of honour on his arrival.

PM Modi, who arrived here on Sunday on his maiden visit to the nation, will host a key summit between India and 14 Pacific island countries to boost bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with James Marape released the Tamil classic 'Thirukkural' in the Tok Pisin language on monday.

Marape and Modi are shown in a video hugging and shaking hands before Marape stoops to touch Modi's feet.

PM Modi will be the first Indian prime minister to visit Papua New Guinea