Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, right, shakes hands with New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at a breakfast meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Monday, May 22, 2023. – The United States is scheduled to sign a new security pact with Papua New Guinea on Monday as it competes with China for influence in the Pacific.
At a breakfast meeting, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said his country faced significant security challenges, from skirmishes within the country to illegal fishing boats that light up the night like skyscrapers. Student Naomi Kipoi, 17, said she was opposed to the security pact because it would mean the U.S. could come to her country whenever it pleased without permission. She said China had been a big help to her country by building roads and funding schools.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled in Biden's place, arriving in Papua New Guinea early Monday. In response to news of Blinken's impending visit,The U.S. visit was timed to coincide with a trip by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was hosting a meeting with Pacific Island leaders to discuss ways to better cooperate.
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