- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Papua New Guinea on Sunday, as part of the second leg of his three-nation tour.
- Addressing a summit between India and 14 Pacific Island countries, he condemned the developed nations, claiming he did not get support from ‘those he trusted’ in times of need.
- PM Modi said, “Today we are seeing disruption in the supply chain of fuel, food, fertilizer, and pharma.
- James Marape, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea lauded India’s leadership on the global platform, as he thanked him for the support.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a three-nation tour amid the ongoing G7 summit in Hiroshima.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Papua New Guinea is the first ever by any Indian prime minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Papua New Guinea on Sunday, as part of the second leg of his three-nation tour. He was warmly welcomed upon arrival in the country, as PM James Marape touched his feet.
Addressing a summit between India and 14 Pacific Island countries, he condemned the developed nations, claiming he did not get support from ‘those he trusted’ in times of need. In an apparent dig at developed nations, PM Modi highlighted that despite the Global South being the most vulnerable in the world, “those he trusted” did not offer him help in times of need.
Speaking at the 3rd India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit in Papua New Guinea, PM Modi said, “Today we are seeing disruption in the supply chain of fuel, food, fertilizer, and pharma. Those whom we trusted didn’t stand with us when needed.” He further said that the countries in the Global South were hit the hardest during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Challenges related to climate change, natural disasters, hunger, poverty, and health were already there. Now new problems are arising. I am happy that India stood by its friendly Pacific Island countries in times of difficulty,” the Indian Prime Minister said.
James Marape, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, also lauded India’s leadership on the global platform, as he thanked him for the support. “We are victims of global powerplay… You (PM Modi) are the leader of the Global South. We will rally behind your (India) leadership at global forums,” Marape said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a three-nation tour amid the ongoing G7 summit in Hiroshima. He landed in Papua New Guinea’s capital Port Moresby on Sunday to host a key summit between India and 14 Pacific Island countries aimed at boosting bilateral ties.
His visit to Papua New Guinea is the first ever by any Indian prime minister. “After a successful visit to Japan, PM Modi emplanes for Papua New Guinea, for the second leg of his three-nation tour,” the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.
PM Modi also received a grand welcome from the Indian diaspora in Papua New Guinea. They were seen cheering on and clicking selfies with the prime minister.
(With inputs from agencies )
