On May 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special welcome at Papua New Guinea. PM Modi is in Papua New Guinea to host the third summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). PM James Marape welcomed PM Modi with a hug and also touched his feet. PM Modi thanked PM James Marape for coming to the airport and welcoming him. PM Modi was accorded a 19-gun salute. PM Modi and PM James Marape will host the third summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) on May 22.