Published 13:38 IST, May 21st 2023

PM Modi's foreign visit is packed with rare gestures and beams India's global prowess

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing foreign visit has been marked by a series of exceptional honours and international engagements.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing foreign visit has been marked by a series of exceptional hours and international engments. On Sunday, when he will arrive in Papua New Guinea, an extraordinary exception will be me to welcome him with a fully studded ceremonial reception, despite customary practice of t holding such events after sunset. 

ditionally, Forum for India- Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit witnessed remarkable convergence of leers from 14 countries, a rare occurrence due to logistical challenges and connectivity issues. After concluding his visit to Papua New Guinea, PM will he to Australia, where he will participate in community events and witness anuncement of "Little India" in Harris Park, Parramatta.

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Unprecedented ceremonial welcome in Papua New Guinea

arrival of PM Modi in Papua New Guinea will have an exceptional response from host country. Despite usual practice of t organising ceremonial receptions after sunset, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister will personally receive PM Modi at airport on Sunday, along with a fully studded ceremonial welcome. This extraordinary gesture signifies depth of bilateral relationship and highlights respect and miration PM Modi commands on global st.

FIPIC Summit

Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit, attended by leers from 14 countries, presents a unique opportunity for collaboration and dialogue. convergence of se nations, facing geographical and connectivity challenges, underscores importance and potential of strengning ties between India and Pacific region. FIPIC Summit serves as a platform for fostering cooperation in areas such as tre, investment, climate change, and sustainable development.

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FIPIC is a multinational grouping developed in 2014 for cooperation between India and 14 Pacific Islands nations which include Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Australian Engments and 'Little India' Anuncement

During PM Modi's visit to Australia, significant community events will take place, strengning cultural and people-to-people ties between two nations. tably, Harris Park area in Parramatta, Sydney, will be officially designated as "Little India", highlighting vibrant Indian diaspora and ir invaluable contributions to Australian society. This anuncement which will happen during PM Modi's community event symbolises  deep-rooted connections and mutual respect between India and Australia.

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese will also participate in Indian community event in Sydney, during PM Modi's visit to country.

Apart from this, Modi's visit to Japan to attend G7 summit, shows India's increasing presence on global st is evident as it receives consecutive invitations to prestigious G7 summits. This recognition signifies country's growing role in global affairs and its ability to contribute meaningfully to discussions on critical issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and global governance. India's active participation in G7 summits furr solidifies its position as a key global player.

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09:54 IST, May 21st 2023