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Indian Minister Meets PNG Community, Deepens Ties
Imagine India and Papua New Guinea are best friends!
A special visitor from India, Minister Margherita, went to Papua New Guinea to celebrate their birthday (50th independence).
He met with Indian families living there, who are like a bridge connecting the two countries.
They talked about how they can be even better friends through culture, business, and helping each other.
The Minister also gave birthday wishes from India's leader to Papua New Guinea's leader.
Minister Margherita met with the Indian community in Papua New Guinea.
He called the community a 'living bridge' between the two nations.
Margherita conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Modi.
The visit coincided with Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of Independence.
The visit followed up on the FIPIC Summit held in 2023.
- Who
- Minister of State Pabitra Margherita
- What
- Met with the Indian community and PNG Prime Minister, representing India at the 50th Independence anniversary.
- Where
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
- When
- September 15
- Why
- To strengthen ties and celebrate PNG’s independence.
Key facts
- Minister
- Pabitra Margherita
- Meeting
- Indian community in Papua New Guinea
- Location
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
- Date
- September 15
- Event
- Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of Independence
- Indian Community Size
- Over 4,000 strong
- Relationship
- Living bridge between two nations
Quotes
Pabitra Margherita
Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS)
“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 #PNGAt50.”
thehansindia.com
“Over 4,000 strong, they are a living bridge between India and PNG, playing a pivotal role in strengthening our partnership through cultural, economic, and community contributions.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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