James Marape

PM Modi stresses on boosting India-Papua New Guinea ties in talks with PM Marape

A range of issues were covered in discussion between the two prime ministers, including strengthening partnerships in multiple sectors, climate action, and promoting people-to-people ties, according to the MEA spokesperson.

WATCH: Papua New Guinea prime minister touches PM Modi's feet on his arrival

Usually, Papua New Guinea doesn't give a ceremonial welcome to any leader coming after sunset. But the nation made a special exception for PM Modi, and a fully studded ceremonial welcome was given to him

PM Modi arrives in Papua New Guinea for Pacific summit

This is the first visit by an Indian PM to the island nation as New Delhi seeks to counter growing Chinese regional influence

Avoid unnecessary comments on PM Modi, President Biden, Papua New Guinea PM tells nation

Papua New Guinea PM James Marape's appeal came in the wake of increasing number of comments, on both social and mainstream media, ahead of the visits of PM Narendra Modi, President Joe Biden

Hostages freed in Papua New Guinea after week-long abduction, says PM Marape

A New Zealander and two other hostages have been freed in Papua New Guinea, the country's prime minister said Sunday, after they were held for a week in the highlands by an armed group