Papua New Guinea PM says Pacific Islands nations are victims of global powerplay and these countries will rally behind Indian leadership at world forums

The Prime Minister today co-chaired the 3rd Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC III Summit) with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape in Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea.

Making the opening remarks at the FIPIC III summit, Prime Minister said the whole world is facing new challenges today and the hurdles have been seen in the global Food, Fuel, Fertilizers and Pharma Supply chains.

He added that when the COVID and other testing times affected the world, and reliable countries didn't come for help but the India was very much there to support the Pacific Island friends.

Prime Minister said India considers its responsibility to convey the concerns, expectations and aspirations of the Global South to the world through the G-20.

He added that in Indian ideology, the whole world has been seen as a family and  Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is India's core inspiration.

Mr Marape also urged Mr Modi to be an active voice for the small island nations at global forums such as G20 and G7 attributing him as the leader of Global South.

Around leaders of 14 countries participated in the summit held at APEC House located on the shores of Ela Beach in Port Moresby. APEC House is designed to host world leaders for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings. FIPIC was launched during Modi's visit to Fiji in 2014.