PM Modi, Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape hold bilateral meeting

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Papua New Guinea counterpart met in Port Moresby to discuss cooperation in commerce, technology, and healthcare, as well as climate change.

“Synergising India-Papua New Guinea relations. PM @narendramodi 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,” the Ministry of External Affairs official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi wrote on Twitter.

Calling the talks productive, Prime Minister Modi said that they covered the full range of bilateral relations between India and Papua New Guinea.

The discussions covered strengthening partnerships across sectors of trade and investment, health, capacity building and skill development and IT. The two sides also discussed issues related to climate action and promoting people-to-people ties.

“Prime Minister James Marape and I had very productive talks, covering the full range of bilateral relations between India and Papua New Guinea. We discussed ways to augment cooperation in commerce, technology, healthcare and in addressing climate change,” PM Modi tweeted.

Furthermore, the two leaders launched a translation of the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ into Papua New Guinea’s Tok Pisin language.

Subha Sasindran and Governor Sasindran Muthuvel of West New Britain Province co-wrote the book, which was launched by the Prime Ministers of India and Papua New Guinea.

“Indian diaspora keeping alive connect with the motherland! PM @narendramodi & PM James Marape launched a translation of the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ in the Tok Pisin language of Papua New Guinea,” Arindam Bagchi tweeted.

“Co-authored by Mrs. Subha Sasindran and Governor Sasindran Muthuvel of West New Britain Province, the book brings Indian thought & culture closer to the people of Papua New Guinea,” the MEA spokesperson tweeted further.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Governor General of Papua New Guinea Bob Dadae earlier today at the historic Government House in Port Moresby, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

During their discussions, the two sides emphasised the importance of India-Papua New Guinea relations and the two countries’ development partnership.

Taking to Twitter, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi wrote, “PM @narendramodi starts off the day in Papua New Guinea with a warm conversation with Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae at the historic Government House. Underlined the significance of – ties and development partnership between the two countries.”

Following his meeting with the Governor-General of PNG, Prime Minister Modi arrived at the iconic APEC House on the shores of Ela Beach in Port Moresby, where he was greeted by NPG Prime Minister James Marape.

PM Modi arrived in the Indo-Pacific nation on the second leg of his three-nation tour.
The Indian national anthem was played upon PM Modi’s arrival, and the two prime ministers stood silently in respect. On his arrival, PM Modi was also greeted with a guard of honour.

This is PM Modi’s first visit to PNG, as well as the first visit to the Indo-Pacific country by any Indian Prime Minister. Papua New Guinea typically does not extend a ceremonial welcome to any leader arriving after sunset. The nation, however, made an exception for PM Modi, who was greeted with a full-fledged ceremonial welcome.

To welcome PM Modi to PNG, a traditional folk dance performance was also staged outside the airport.

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