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India, Papua New Guinea Strengthen Ties in High-Level Diplomatic Meetings

India's High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Rajeev Kumar, met with Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. This follows recent high-level engagements, including a visit by Union Minister Pabitra Margherita who conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings on PNG's 50th independence anniversary. Margherita also met with PNG Prime Minister James Marape, reinforcing commitments to deepen ties. The diplomatic momentum builds on PM Modi's landmark 2023 visit to Port Moresby for the FIPIC Summit.

Key Points: India-Papua New Guinea Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations

  • Envoy meets PNG Foreign Minister
  • Builds on PM Modi's 2023 visit
  • Discusses mutual cooperation
  • Marks PNG's 50th anniversary
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Indian envoy meets Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

Indian envoy meets PNG Foreign Minister to advance cooperation, building on PM Modi's 2023 visit and recent ministerial exchanges.

"Both countries remain committed to deepening bilateral and people-to-people ties - Pabitra Margherita"

Port Moresby, Feb 11

India's High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea Rajeev Kumar held a meeting with the country's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko on Wednesday, discussing strengthening bilateral ties.

"Rajeev Kumar, High Commissioner of India to Papua New Guinea, met with Justin Tkatchenko, Foreign Minister, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and advancing areas of mutual cooperation," the Indian High Commission in Papua New Guinea posted on X.

In September last year, Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita was on an official visit to Papua New Guinea to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the commemorative events marking the country's 50th anniversary of Independence.

During the visit, he called on Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and conveyed greetings of PM Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country's 50th anniversary of independence.

Margherita expressed both nations' commitment to deepening bilateral and people-to-people ties.

"Honoured to call on Hon'ble James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. Conveyed warm greetings from PM Shri Narendra Modi ji and the people of India 🇮🇳 on the occasion of PNG. At 50. Both countries remain committed to deepening bilateral and people-to-people ties," MoS Margherita posted on X.

President Droupadi Murmu also sent a letter to Papua New Guinea's Governor-General Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae and conveyed warm greetings of the people and the Government of India to the people of Papua New Guinea on the occasion of their 50th anniversary of Independence, according to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

MoS Margherita's visit followed the momentum created by PM Modi's landmark visit to Papua New Guinea in 2023, where both nations committed to deepening bilateral relations, expanding development partnerships and enhancing defence cooperation.

PM Modi had travelled to Port Moresby to host the FIPIC III Summit jointly with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape. Launched in 2014, FIPIC involves India and 14 Pacific Island Countries (PICs), namely, the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I appreciate the diplomatic outreach, I sometimes wonder about the tangible outcomes for the common Indian citizen. What specific benefits—economic, educational, or cultural—do these partnerships bring to our towns and villages? Hoping for more concrete details in future reports.
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Priya S
This is positive news. Papua New Guinea is resource-rich. Stronger ties could mean better access for our businesses and maybe more opportunities for Indian students and professionals. The people-to-people connection mentioned is key. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
PM Modi's visit last year set the stage. Good to see follow-up action. Hope our development partnership model, which has worked well in Africa, can bring real change in PNG too. Defence cooperation is an interesting angle to watch.
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Michael C
As someone who follows geopolitics, India's engagement with Pacific Island Countries is a significant counterbalance in the region. It's not just about diplomacy; it's about strategic positioning. A very necessary move in today's world.
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Kavya N
Wonderful! I love that our President and MoS both sent greetings for their independence anniversary. It shows respect and builds goodwill. Small gestures matter a lot in international relations. More cultural exchanges would be lovely!

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