Fiji, Papua New Guinea recognise PM Modi's 'Global South' advocacy with highest honours
1 year, 7 months ago

Fiji, Papua New Guinea recognise PM Modi's 'Global South' advocacy with highest honours

India Today  

In a rare honour for a non-Fijian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred the country’s highest civilian award, the Companion of the Order of Fiji, in recognition of his global leadership. Fiji’s Prime Minster Sitiveni Rabuka presented PM Modi with a medallion for the title when the two leaders met in Papua New Guinea. pic.twitter.com/XojxUIKLNm — PMO India May 22, 2023 On being accorded Fiji's highest award, PM Modi said, "This honour is not just mine but that of 140 crore Indians, of centuries-old India-Fiji relations." PM Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit Papua New Guinea. Earlier in the day, the Indian Prime Minister held talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart, James Marape, and took stock of their bilateral relations.

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President Droupadi Murmu to visit Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste
4 months, 3 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste next week to take forward bilateral ties with the three countries in areas such as defence and security, trade, education and people-to-people contacts. People of Indian ancestry now make up more than a third of Fiji’s population and the visit reflects India’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties, Mazumdar said. …

Marape’s State Visit Puts Australia-Papua New Guinea Bonhomie on Display
9 months ago

Marape’s State Visit Puts Australia-Papua New Guinea Bonhomie on Display

The Diplomat  

When Papua New Guinea’s prime minister, James Marape, addressed Australia’s Parliament on February 8, much was made of history. While there was much nostalgia, the occasion and the three speeches delivered by Marape, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, were carefully crafted to send signals to far-flung audiences from Australia to Papua New Guinea and …

PM of Papua New Guinea thanks Narendra Modi for swift assistance after volcanic eruption
11 months, 3 weeks ago

PM of Papua New Guinea thanks Narendra Modi for swift assistance after volcanic eruption

Op India  

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape has thanked the Narendra Modi-led-Indian government for swiftly sending humanitarian aid in the aftermath of the volcanic eruption of Mount Ulawun in West New Britain. Just in: Papua New Guinea James Marape thanks PM Modi for "swift response to the urgent request" in the aftermath of the volcanic eruption. A major …

Papua New Guinea PM visits Indian Naval ships
1 year, 4 months ago

Papua New Guinea PM visits Indian Naval ships

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: INS Sahyadri of the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, and INS Kolkata on deployment to the Eastern Indian Ocean Region received Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape who visited the ships during their port call to Port Moresby. In his address, PM Marape welcomed the Indian Naval Ships to PNG. Speaking on the need for greater defence cooperation, …

‘Australia PM calls Modi boss, US President wants his…’: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Australia PM calls Modi boss, US President wants his…’: Rajnath Singh

Hindustan Times  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday earlier India's words were not taken seriously at international forums, but today when it speaks the whole world listens. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, Tuesday, India's prestige has increased internationally under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said at an event as part of …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited to address Congress
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited to address Congress

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. congressional leaders have invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint meeting of Congress during a visit to Washington later this month as the U.S. looks to deepen its bonds with India, the world’s most populous democracy, to counter China’s growing influence even as Modi has faced criticism for eroding India’s democratic traditions and human …

PM Modi lauds presence of ruling party, Opposition members at Indian community event in Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi lauds presence of ruling party, Opposition members at Indian community event in Australia

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 25 asserted that he used every moment during his six-day tour across three countries for India’s good, as BJP workers and supporters accorded him a warm welcome on his return. Earlier, BJP president J.P. Nadda and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also spoke and heaped praise on Mr. Modi’s leadership for India’s rising image …

Japan to Papua New Guinea: PM Modi's Multifaceted Trip Shows That India Matters
1 year, 7 months ago

Japan to Papua New Guinea: PM Modi's Multifaceted Trip Shows That India Matters

The Quint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just completed the second leg of a visit that has taken him to Hiroshima and Papua New Guinea. The visit to Papua New Guinea was the first by an Indian Prime Minister and was centered on the summit of the India-led Forum for Indo-Pacific Islands Cooperation. As part of their outreach to the Global South, …

Papua New Guinea, Fiji confer highest civilian awards on PM Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

Papua New Guinea, Fiji confer highest civilian awards on PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held meetings with his counterparts from Papua New Guinea, Fiji and New Zealand on the margins of a regional summit at Port Moresby on Monday to discuss ways to deepen cooperation and to take stock of regional issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being honoured with Fiji’s highest honor - the Companion of the Order …

PM Modi conferred with Papua New Guinea, Fiji's highest honour
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi conferred with Papua New Guinea, Fiji's highest honour

Deccan Chronicle  

Port Moresby: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honours of Papua New Guinea and Fiji, in a rare recognition for a non-resident in the two Pacific island nations. In a special ceremony at the Government House, Sir Bob Dadae, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, conferred Prime Minister Modi with the Grand Companion of the Order …

PM Modi leaves for Australia after concluding Papua New Guinea visit
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi leaves for Australia after concluding Papua New Guinea visit

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22 left for Australia on the third and final leg of his three-nation tour after concluding his visit to Papua New Guinea where he co-hosted the first FIPIC summit and met leaders from the Pacific Island nations to boost bilateral ties. — Narendra Modi May 22, 2023 In Papua New Guinea, Mr. Modi held …

PM Modi conferred with Fiji's highest honour
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi conferred with Fiji's highest honour

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honour of Fiji by its premier Sitiveni Rabuka in recognition of his global leadership, in a rare honour for a non-Fijian. Modi arrived here in Papua New Guinea on Sunday on his maiden visit to the country to host a key summit between India and 14 Pacific island countries …

PM Modi conferred with Fiji’s highest ‘Companion of the Order’ honour
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi conferred with Fiji’s highest ‘Companion of the Order’ honour

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honour of Fiji by its premier Sitiveni Rabuka in recognition of his global leadership, in a rare honour for a non-Fijian. Read here: For me you are large ocean countries, not small island states: PM Modi at Pacific Forum in Papua New Guinea Modi arrived here in Papua New …

PM Narendra Modi announces 12-step plan to propel India's partnerships with Pacific Island countries
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Narendra Modi announces 12-step plan to propel India's partnerships with Pacific Island countries

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a 12-step programme to propel India's partnerships with Pacific Island countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, addresses a meeting with Pacific Island leaders to discuss ways to better cooperate in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, "It will fulfill the developmental aspirations of the people of the region and consolidate shared vision of a …

‘You're the voice that…’: Papua New Guinea PM's praise for ‘global leader’ Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

‘You're the voice that…’: Papua New Guinea PM's praise for ‘global leader’ Modi

Hindustan Times  

Papua New Guinea prime minister James Marape told PM Narendra Modi that the Pacific Islands nations considers him as the leader of the Global South and will rally behind India's leadership at international forums. We will rally behind your leadership at global forums.” Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape. Urging PM Modi to be an active voice for the …

PM Modi underlines importance of free and open Indo-Pacific at FIPIC summit in Papua New Guinea
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi underlines importance of free and open Indo-Pacific at FIPIC summit in Papua New Guinea

The Hindu  

Small Island nations of the Pacific Ocean are in fact “large ocean states”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22 highlighting the importance of the 14 members of the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation. Addressing the opening session of the FIPIC-3 summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Mr. Modi spoke in favour of a free and open …

For me you are large ocean countries, not small island states: PM Modi at Pacific Forum in Papua New Guinea
1 year, 7 months ago

For me you are large ocean countries, not small island states: PM Modi at Pacific Forum in Papua New Guinea

Hindustan Times  

While co-chairing the 3rd India-Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit in Papua New Guinea on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India believes in multilateralism and supports a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape at Jackson International Airport, at Papua New Guinea. PM Modi co-chaired the 3rd …

PM Modi stresses on boosting India-Papua New Guinea ties in talks with PM Marape
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Papua New Guinea’s capital Port Moresby, on Sunday, on his maiden visit to the nation held talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart …

Modi stresses on boosting India-Papua New Guinea ties in talks with PM Marape, Governor-General Dadae
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi stresses on boosting India-Papua New Guinea ties in talks with PM Marape, Governor-General Dadae

The Hindu  

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. pic.twitter.com/cKWpyYmdtc — Narendra Modi May 22, 2023 During the meeting, Mr. Modi and Mr. Marape also launched a translation of the Tamil …

After Papua New Guinea PM touches Modi's feet, a family pays similar obeisance at airport I VIDEO
1 year, 7 months ago

After Papua New Guinea PM touches Modi's feet, a family pays similar obeisance at airport I VIDEO

India TV News  

Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Jackson Airport in Papua New Guinea, he has received much appreciation and 'exceptional' honour from the island nation. Papua New Guinea confers PM Modi with highest award Papua New Guinea also conferred Prime Minister Modi with the country's highest civilian award. Papua New Guinea conferred the Companion of the Order of Logohu …

'Black magic', says Sanjay Raut over Papua New Guinea PM touching PM Modi's feet
1 year, 7 months ago

'Black magic', says Sanjay Raut over Papua New Guinea PM touching PM Modi's feet

India Today  

"They thought some big magician had come from India and he would teach them magic, so they greeted him that way," said Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday as he reacted to Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape touching Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s feet. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Papua New Guinea for the second …

PM Modi 3-Nation Tour: PM Modi Arrives in Papua New Guinea, Receives Traditional Welcome
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi 3-Nation Tour: PM Modi Arrives in Papua New Guinea, Receives Traditional Welcome

News 18  

PM Modi 3-Nation Tour Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on the second leg of his three-nation tour, landed in Papua New Guinea on Sunday, following the successful completion of his visits to Japan’s Hiroshima for the G7 and Quad summits. Prime Minister Modi held bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the sidelines of the G7 …

WATCH: Papua New Guinea prime minister touches PM Modi's feet on his arrival
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Firstpost  

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape on Sunday touched the feet of PM Narendra Modi and sought his blessings upon the latter’s arrival in Papua New Guinea. #WATCH | Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape seeks blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon latter's arrival in Papua New Guinea. Apart from the FIPIC engagements, PM Modi …

Watch: Papua New Guinea's Marape touches PM Modi's feet. BJP reacts
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Papua New Guinea's Marape touches PM Modi's feet. BJP reacts

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Papua New Guinea on Sunday for talks with Pacific leaders, the first visit by an Indian premier to the island nation as India seeks to counter growing Chinese regional influence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being received by Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape upon his arrival on Sunday, He landed just after …

PM Modi leaves for Papua New Guinea after concluding Japan visit for G7 summit
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi leaves for Papua New Guinea after concluding Japan visit for G7 summit

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 21 left for Papua New Guinea for the second leg of his three-nation tour after concluding his visit to Japan for the summit of the G7 advanced economies here during which he also met several world leaders and discussed a host of global issues with them. Mr. Modi's visit to Papua New Guinea will …

Why PM Modi’s Papua New Guinea Visit Next Week Is More Crucial Than His Japan, Australia Trips
1 year, 7 months ago

Why PM Modi’s Papua New Guinea Visit Next Week Is More Crucial Than His Japan, Australia Trips

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Papua New Guinea next week is going to be more crucial than his visits to Japan and Australia as New Delhi is worried over the island nation’s growing proximity with China which poses a potential security threat to the entire region and the Indo-Pacific strategic framework, ABPLive has learnt. Before embarking on …

PM Modi's visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea, Australia from May 19-24
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi's visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea, Australia from May 19-24

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on Friday on a six-day visit to three countries - Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia, to attend multilateral summits, including that of the Group of Seven. From Japan, the Prime Minister will travel to Port Moresby in, Papua New Guinea, where he will host the third Summit of the Forum for …

PM Modi to visit Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 19-24
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi to visit Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 19-24

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 19 to 24, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on May 16. From Japan, Mr. Modi will then travel to Port Moresby where he will host the third summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation jointly with Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape …

PM Modi To Visit Japan, Papua New Guinea & Australia To Attend G7, Quad Summits
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi To Visit Japan, Papua New Guinea & Australia To Attend G7, Quad Summits

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea, and Australia from May 19 to May 24 to attend the G7 summit, 3rd Summit of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation, and the Quad Summit respectively. Modi will be attending the G7 summit on the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and will speak …

Avoid unnecessary comments on PM Modi, President Biden, Papua New Guinea PM tells nation
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Firstpost  

“Refrain from unnecessary comments and innuendoes about the visits of US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape appealed commentators and people of his country. “I want to appeal to all Papua New Guinea commentators, on both social and mainstream media, to refrain from unnecessary comments and innuendoes about the visits …

'Excited to welcome world's number one leader,' says Australian MP Wood on PM Modi's visit next month
1 year, 8 months ago

'Excited to welcome world's number one leader,' says Australian MP Wood on PM Modi's visit next month

India TV News  

Quad leadership summit: Australia is very excited to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the world's number one leader, said Australian Member of Parliament Jason Wood, ahead of the Prime Minister's forthcoming visit to the country next month. We very much look forward to your visit and it's going to be truly a great honour for me if I get the …

PM Modi congratulates Fiji's new premier Sitiveni Rabuka, hopes to further bolster ties between two nations
2 years ago

PM Modi congratulates Fiji's new premier Sitiveni Rabuka, hopes to further bolster ties between two nations

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, extended his best wishes to Sitiveni Rabuka, the newly elected premier of Fiji. Earlier on Saturday, December 24, Rabuka, the former military commander, was sworn in as Prime Minister of Fiji, ending a tumultuous week in a fragile Pacific democracy. Rabuka's rise to the country's top post Rabuka, the head of the People’s Alliance …

Papua New Guinea’s new parliament returns Marape as PM
2 years, 4 months ago

Papua New Guinea’s new parliament returns Marape as PM

Al Jazeera  

The election was also plagued by violence, delays, fraud allegations and voters missing from the electoral roll. Papua New Guinea’s Parliament has returned Prime Minister James Marape to power following elections in the South Pacific island nation. Marape was sworn in as prime minister for a second time on Tuesday after legislators in the new parliament returned him unopposed to …

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