Biden Makes History with First Presidential Visit to Papua New Guinea.
President Joe Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit Papua New Guinea during his trip to the Indo-Pacific region this month. The visit is part of the US's efforts to strengthen partnerships in the region as a counter to China's rising influence. Biden will meet with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and other Pacific Island Forum leaders to discuss cooperation on challenges critical to the region and the US, such as combating climate change and protecting maritime resources.