The Latest Breaking News from James Marape

China's moves in the region spurred Biden to action.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signs a Defence Cooperation Agreement between the United States and PNG, a leaked draft of which suggests it might open the door to a substantial US military presence in the country, as well as potentially offering American personnel in PNG some protection from prosecution.

Port Moresby (AFP) - Papua New Guinea signed a defence pact with the United States on Monday, giving US forces access to its airfields and ports as Washington vies with China's expanding footprint in the Pacific region.

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

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape and the island nation’s Governor-General Bob Dadae separately. PM Modi, who arrived in Port Moresby, will host a key summit between India and 14 Pacific island countries to boost bilateral ties.

Port Moresby (AFP) - Papua New Guinea will sign a defence pact with the United States on Monday, giving US forces access to its airfields and ports as Washington vies with China's growing footprint in the Pacific region.

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

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.