Port Moresby: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a grand welcome at Papa New Guinea on Sunday. Papua New Guinea Prime Minster James Marape welcomed PM Modi by touching his feet as a mark of respect.
After the two embraced each other, PM Marape reached for PM Modi’s feet. The two shared another hug before walking towards the other dignitaries who had come to welcome Prime Minister Modi.
Papua New Guinea doesn’t usually give a ceremonial welcome for any leader visiting the country after sunset. But an exception was made for Prime Minister Modi. He arrived after 10 pm local time.
PM Modi was given a 19-gun salute, guard of honour and ceremonial welcome. He arrived in Papa New Guinea to attend the third summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).
Many leaders commented about the special gesture of Papua New Guinea Prime Minister.
“In a remarkable gesture, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea pays respects to the Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji by touching his feet. This profound visual exemplifies India’s growth and influence under the leadership of PM Modi,” tweeted BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra.
In a remarkable gesture, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea pays respects to the Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji by touching his feet.
This profound visual exemplifies India's growth and influence under the leadership of PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/om393wKytA
— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) May 21, 2023
“As they say respect is earned & this video of Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape greeting PM Modi shows India’s strength, respect in world under strong well meaning leadership of PM Modi Ji. Jai Hind,” tweeted BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill.
As they say respect is earned & this video of Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape greeting PM Modi shows India’s strength, respect in world under strong well meaning leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji . Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/jywF4MlqVi
— Jaiveer Shergill (@JaiveerShergill) May 21, 2023
Director Vivek Agnihotri also wrote on Twitter. He tweeted , “Wow! Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape touches feet of Indian Prime Minister. Proud to have a PM who brings home so much love, confidence and respect for India.”
Wow! Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape touches feet of Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi. Proud to have a @PMOIndia who brings home so much love, confidence and respect for India. pic.twitter.com/opl3LRU1FA
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) May 21, 2023
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