MoS Pabitra Margherita meets Australia PM Albanese at Port Moresby during Papua New Guinea I-day celebrations
(source : ANI) ( Photo Credit : ani)
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita had a packed schedule in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, joining the big celebrations for the country’s 50th Independence Day. He stepped in to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the events, strengthening ties between India and Papua New Guinea.
During the festivities, Margherita met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the #PNGAt50 commemorations. In a lively post on X (formerly Twitter), he shared: “Glad to meet Honble @AlboMP, Prime Minister of Australia, in Port Moresby on the sidelines of the commemorative events marking #PNGAt50.”
Margherita also extended warm wishes from India to the people of Papua New Guinea. He attended the flag-raising ceremony at Independence Hill in Port Moresby and posted about it: “Honoured to be in Papua New Guinea to join the celebrations of their 50th anniversary of independence. On behalf of PM Shri @narendramodi ji and the people of India, I extend warm felicitations to the Government & the people of Papua New Guinea. Witnessed the Flag Raising Ceremony at Independence Hill in Port Moresby this morning.”
Boosting India-Papua New Guinea relations, Margherita held fruitful talks with top business leaders in the country. He focused on Indian entrepreneurs in the textile sector and discussed ways to ramp up bilateral trade ties. “Had productive & engaging discussions with the leading businesspersons of Papua New Guinea including key Indian entrepreneurs in the textile sector of the country. Explored ways to further strengthen bilateral trade ties,” he wrote on X.
The visit wouldn’t be complete without connecting with the Indian community there. Margherita called the over 4,000-strong Indian diaspora a “living bridge” between India and Papua New Guinea. They contribute through culture, economy, and community work, helping build stronger partnerships. In his post, he said: “A heartwarming evening with our vibrant Indian family in Papua New Guinea. Over 4,000 strong, they are a living bridge between India and PNG, playing a pivotal role in strengthening our partnership through cultural, economic, and community contributions.”
This trip highlights growing India-Australia-Papua New Guinea connections, especially in trade and people-to-people links, as both nations celebrate milestones together.
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