Modi Receives Warm Welcome in Papua New Guinea, PM Marape Touches His Feet | WATCH
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Papua New Guinea marks the first-ever visit by an Indian prime minister to the Pacific Island nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed in Papua New Guinea on Sunday as he arrived for the second leg of his three-nation tour. In a traditional gesture of respect, his counterpart James Marape bowed down to touch the feet of PM Modi.
#WATCH | Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape seeks blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon latter's arrival in Papua New Guinea. pic.twitter.com/gteYoE9QOm
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He was accorded with a Guard of Honour at Port Moresby and was also given a ceremonial welcome by the government.
The Indian diaspora members greeted him with great enthusiasm, and Prime Minister Modi reciprocated by smiling, waving and posing for selfies with them.