Rare honours lined up for PM Modi’s second leg of tour to Papua New Guinea and Australia

May 21, 2023

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Papua New Guinea on May 21. Notably, Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea’s PM James Marape will receive PM Modi at the airport. Usually, Papua New Guinea doesn’t give a ceremonial welcome for any leader arriving after sunset. However, a special exception is being made for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi is visiting Papua New Guinea for the FIPIC Summit which will see participation from leaders of 14 countries. After his visit to Papua New Guinea, PM Modi will visit Australia and hold talks with PM Anthony Albanese. Notably, Albanese will also participate in a community event which will be held in Sydney. During PM Modi’s visit to Australia, the Harris Park area in Parramatta, New South Wales will be named ‘Little India’. According to the Australian government website, Harris Park is home to large Indian community. India has been receiving back-to-back invitations from members of the G7 nation post the Summit.