The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea, US sign defence and maritime pact

Blinken says defence and maritime surveillance pact was signed by both countries ‘as equals and sovereign partners’.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific for the Pacific island nations and said the Quad is working in this direction.

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

PM Modi releases Tamil classic 'Thirukkural' in Tok Pisin language of Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape on May 22 released the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ in the Tok Pisin language to bring the Indian thought and culture closer to the people of this southwestern Pacific nation.

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

US to sign new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China

The United States is scheduled to sign a new security pact with Papua New Guinea on Monday as the U.S. continues to jostle with China for influence in the Pacific

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

India's Modi lands in Papua New Guinea to host senior leaders at forum for India-Pacific Islands cooperation

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Port Moresby to host the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), which brings together leaders and top officials from New Delhi and 14 Pacific Island nations.

ABC News · May 21, 2023

Leaders meet in PNG with defence pacts in limelight

Australia's Pacific minister and the US secretary of state are in Papua New Guinea as the nation prepares to strengthen ties with Washington and Canberra.

AAP · May 21, 2023

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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.

The Hindu · May 21, 2023

Ukraine conflict shows need for defence pact with U.S. - Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea said it will sign a defence agreement with the United States, ahead of a deal with Australia and despite opposition party concerns it could upset China, because the Ukraine conflict shows the need for military capability.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

China warns against 'geopolitical games' as US announces Blinken trip to Papua New Guinea

China is warning against the introduction of “geopolitical games” in the South Pacific following the announcement that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Papua New Guinea next week

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

PM Modi leaves for Japan in first leg of three-nation visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for Japan to attend the G7 Summit in Hiroshima in the first leg of his three-nation visit during which he will also visit Papua New Guinea and Australia. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 19, 2023