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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape sought blessings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by touching his feet during Modi's historic visit to Papua New Guinea, becoming the first Indian PM to do so. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations and foster cooperation in various sectors.
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape touched the feet of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived in the country, marking the first visit by an Indian premier to the island nation. Modi's three-nation tour included Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia. The Indian diaspora welcomed Modi at the airport in Port Moresby, waving the national flag and shaking hands with the PM.
President Biden spoke with Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea and conveyed his inability to travel to Papua New Guinea due to the need to return to Washington for meetings with Congressional leaders. He emphasized the U.S. commitment to the renewed partnership with the Pacific Islands and invited the Prime Minister and other Pacific leaders to Washington, DC later this year for the second U.S. summit with the Pacific Islands Forum. The leaders can continue discussions around enhancing U.S.-Pacific cooperation on shared priorities including combatting the climate crisis, increasing trade and economic ties, promoting maritime security, advancing sustainable and inclusive development, and increasing people-to-people engagement.
Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has resigned amid a controversy over the cost and size of the country's delegation to the coronation of King Charles III in London. US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are due on May 22 for what will be a historic visit. Tkatchenko's daughter, who accompanied him on the trip, has become a focal point for anger after posting a TikTok video discussing luxury shopping before boarding a flight in Singapore.