US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday said that a US Coastguard ship will be deployed to Papua New Guinea as Washington aims to increase its military footprint in the region amid growing competition for influence with China.

US announces deployment of Coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea

The French President Emmanuel Macron is slated to undertake a landmark tour to French regions and independent countries in the Pacific region in order to strengthen ties. The leader will be on a five-day visit starting Monday.

France President Macron on 5-day visit to New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea | World News | WION

In Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific have resulted in a landmark security pact signed between the US and Papua New Guinea now the US military can develop and operate out of buses and bases in Papua New Guinea. With Papua New Guinea's agreement, the US will be able to station troops and vessels at six key ports and airports including Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island and facilities in the capital Port of Moresby.

The US and Papua New Guinea sign a defence pact

Indian PM Narendra Modi visited Papua New Guinea. The United States & Papua New Guinea signed a security pact. NATO is opening a liaison office in Japan. These developments signal a dramatic shift in the world order. Will there be security repercussions? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Is the global order changing?

Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Papua New Guinea. Here are the key takeaways

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.

Papua New Guinea PM James Marape speaks on defense pact with India

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently wrapped up his three-nation tour during which he became the first Indian leader to visit Papua New Guinea. But he was not the only Indian who marked a significant milestone in the Pacific country.

Exclusive: First Indian-origin Governor, Sasindran Muthuvel, on PM Modi’s visit to Papua New Guinea

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

The island nation of Papua New Guinea in the south-western Pacific has announced its verdict. The nation denies the motherland to be used for any war-related offensive military operations. The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defence cooperation agreement. The new defence cooperation is expected to expand U.S. access to military & other facilities in PNG.

Papua New Guinea won't be used for 'offensive military operations': PM James Marape

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been decorated with the highest honours of Fiji and Papua New Guinea. He co-chaired the third summit of the Forum for India-pacific Islands Cooperation. After wrapping up his visit to the Pacific island, Modi has landed in Australia. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Narendra Modi receives highest honour in Papua New Guinea

Indian Prime Minister is in Papua New Guinea where he addressed the Forum of India-Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit. He also had bilateral talks with the Prime Minister James Marape today. This is the first time that an Indian Prime Minister is visiting Papua New Guinea. India and United States are actively seeking to counter Beijing's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

PM Modi's big Indo-Pacific outreach: Bilateral talks scheduled after FIPIC Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the third summit of the Forum for Indo Pacific Islands Cooperation in Papua New Guinea, said India believes in multilateralism and believes in an Indo-Pacific that is free, open and inclusive. The voice of the Global South in the UN Security Council should be heard loud and clear, added Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Papua New Guinea

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest civilian honours of Fiji and Papua New Guinea on Monday (May 22). This comes as PM Modi travelled to Papua New Guinea on a historic trip and attended the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit.

Indian PM Modi conferred with highest honours of Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at third FIPIC summit at Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has entered in a new security cooperation agreement with the United States. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was in the island nation to sign the agreement which would expand the Pacific island nation's capabilities and make it easier for the US military to train with its forces Washington along with its allies is trying to keep Pacific Islands from forming security ties with China whose presence in the Pacific has been a rising concern leaders of the Pacifica Islands.

US, Papua New Guinea signs security pact as China's influence grows

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an address at the third India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit in Papua New Guinea and said New Delhi will continue to help the Pacific island states in "every possible" way.

Indian PM Modi extends full support to Papua New Guinea at FIPIC summit

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Papua New Guinea signed a defense pact with the United States, giving US forces access to its airfields and ports as Washington vies with China’s expanding footprint in the Pacific region.

Papua New Guinea and US ink Defence pact | WION Speed News

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday (May 21) that for him, the Pacific Island nations are "large ocean countries" and not small island states. Co-chairing the third India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit in Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister Modi said, "For me, you are large ocean countries and not small island states," the news agency ANI reported.

Pacific Island nations are large ocean countries, not small island states: Indian PM Modi at FIPIC Summit

United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defence pact at a time when China is expanding its influence in the Pacific region, as per reports.

US, Papua New Guinea sign defence pact amid China's rising influence in Pacific

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Indian Prime Minister is in Papua New Guinea where he addressed the Forum of India-Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit. He also had bilateral talks with the Prime Minister James Marape today. This is the first time that an Indian Prime Minister is visiting Papua New Guinea. India and United States are actively seeking to counter Beijing's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Indian PM Modi addresses third FIPIC Summit in Papua New Guinea

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

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