PM Modi Departs For Papua New Guinea After Concluding His G7 Summit Visit To Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the second leg of his three-nation tour after finishing his visit to Japan for the G7 summit advanced economies conference, during which he also visited with several international leaders and discussed a variety of global concerns.

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

The Ministry of External Affairs tweeted, “After a successful visit to Japan, PM @narendramodi emplanes for Papua New Guinea, for the second leg of his three-nation tour”, through its official Twitter handle.

Following an invitation from his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, Modi traveled to Hiroshima on Friday to attend three sessions of the G7 summit.

The prime minister tweeted, “It has been a fruitful visit to Japan. Met several world leaders during the G-7 Summit and discussed a variety of issues with them. Gratitude to PM @kishida230, the Government, and the people of Japan for their warmth. Leaving for Papua New Guinea in a short while”, through his official Twitter handle.

The US, France, the UK, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan comprise the world’s richest democracies. Japan’s G7 presidency invited India and seven other countries to attend the summit as guests.

During his visit to Japan, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese counterpart Kishida, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and British Premier Rishi Sunak.

Modi was joined at the 3rd in-person Qaud Summit by US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida, and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.

Modi also offered to host the next Quad Leaders’ Summit in India in 2024.

Modi is expected to arrive in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea later on Sunday.

On Monday, he will host the third Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) summit with Prime Minister James Marape.

Previously, PM Modi stated, “I am grateful that all 14 Pacific Island Countries (PIC) have accepted the invitation to attend this important summit (FIPIC)”.

FIPIC was established during his 2014 visit to Fiji. Modi will visit Australia from May 22 to 24 as the third and final leg of his trip.

The prime minister will meet with his Australian counterpart, Albanese, during his visit to Australia.

In addition, he will also interact with Australian CEOs and business leaders, as well as the Indian community in Sydney at a special event.

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