Modi stresses on boosting India-Papua New Guinea ties in talks with PM Marape, Governor-General Dadae
The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape and the island nation’s Governor-General Bob Dadae separately. PM Modi, who arrived in Port Moresby, will host a key summit between India and 14 Pacific island countries to boost bilateral ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22 held talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape and the island nation's Governor-General Bob Dadae separately and stressed on strengthening the partnership between the two countries across multiple sectors.
Mr. Modi, who arrived in Port Moresby 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.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, in a tweet, said, "PM Narendra Modi arrives at the iconic APEC House located on the shores of Ela Beach in Port Moresby. Warmly welcomed by PM James Marape. The two leaders will co-host the FIPIC III Summit, fostering regional cooperation.
According to the MEA spokesperson, discussions between the two Prime Ministers covered a range of issues, including strengthening partnerships in multiple sectors, climate action as well as promoting people-to-people ties.
"Synergising India-Papua New Guinea relations. PM Narendra Modi held a fruitful bilateral meeting with PM James Marape. PM Modi expressed his appreciation to PM Marape for co-hosting the FIPIC III Summit in Port Moresby.
"Discussions covered strengthening partnership across sectors of trade and investment, health, capacity building and skill development and IT. Also discussed issues related to climate action and promoting people-to-people ties," he said.
FIPIC was launched during Mr. Modi's visit to Fiji in 2014. The summit will take place at a time when China is making efforts to enhance its military and diplomatic influence in the region.
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