The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation visit, and arrivd at Delhi on Thursday, May 25, 2023

Papua New Guinea (PNG) will not be used as a base for "war to be launched", and a defence agreement with the United States prohibited "offensive military operations", its prime minister said on Tuesday.

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.

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has signed a defence co-operation agreement with Papua New Guinea

Concerns security deal could leave Papua New Guinea stuck between increasingly hostile US and China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a 12-step programme to propel India's partnerships with Pacific Island countries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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

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.