In an unprecedented display of maritime diplomacy, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, paid a key visit to two Indian Navy ships docked at Port Moresby.

Maritime diplomacy: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape visits Indian Navy ships in port Moresby

When the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, touched Indian PM Narendra Modi’s feet, the unique gesture of respect created a stir across the world. His humility and the warm welcome he gave to visiting Indian PM. WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal had a conversation with James Marape on the Indian PM Modi's visit and the geostrategic significance of Pacific nations.

'We see India as a strong, good partner', says Papua New Guinea PM James Marape

Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape, known only by a handful in India before, instantly became viral in the Asian country after giving a “traditional” and rousing welcome to his counterpart Narendra Modi, who was the first Indian leader to visit the Pacific country.

Had to show respect to leader of biggest democracy: Papua New Guinea PM Marape on touching Modi’s feet

WION Exclusive: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape speaks on Indian PM Modi's welcome

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday (May 21), arrived in Papua New Guinea marking the beginning of the second half of his three-nation visit and what is the first visit by an Indian PM to the island country.

WATCH | As Indian PM Modi lands, Papua New Guinea PM touches his feet

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will get an exceptional ceremonial welcome at Papua New Guinea as the country's Prime Minister James Marape himself will personally come to the airport to receive him upon his arrival on Sunday.

‘Special Exception’ | Papua New Guinea’s PM to receive India’s PM Modi at airport

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday (September 11), damaging several buildings, causing landslides to occur and claiming the lives of seven people, and injuring several others.

Seven killed, several injured in Papua New Guinea's 7.6 magnitude earthquake

Gunmen have massacred as many as 18 people including women and children in a remote village in Papua New Guinea, apparently the latest victims of a tribal feud, and Prime Minister James Marape vowed on Wednesday to hunt down the killers.

Gunmen massacre 18, including children, in Papua New Guinea attack

When Papua New Guinea's lawmakers started to shift their weight in their parliamentary seats in preparation for a tense vote on a new prime minister on Thursday, James Marape looked uninterested, his head lowered, fingers tapping his phone.

New Papua New Guinea leader a wildcard in Pacific power play

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