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PM Modi's visit to Japan, Australia, and Papua New Guinea
India resonating

on the world stage

The respect shown to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by various heads of state and citizens
on foreign soil in recent years is not only for PM Modi or India, but also for the country's
140 crore people. During PM Modi's overseas trip, which lasted from May 19 to 24, not
only was the country's strong democracy on display for the world to see, but many other
countries found inspiration in it as well. During this foreign trip, the world witnessed India
becoming strong and empowered once again.

S President Joe Biden hugging PM Modi global leaders. During the meetings of the G-7, Quad,
during the Quad meeting and speaking and World Health Assembly, he made it clear about
Upublicly about India's Prime Minister's global the country's direction. He had in-depth discussions
popularity; Australian Prime Minister Anthony with the heads of state on bilateral and global issues,
Albanese calling PM Modi 'The Boss' in a public as well as clarified India's position. He also advocated
meeting; Prime Minister James Marpe greeting PM strongly for developing countries on current issues
Modi by touching his feet in Port Moresby, Papua such as climate change, environmental and energy
New Guinea's capital; all of this was covered in security, and made developed countries aware of
national and international media. It reflects India's their responsibilities. Prime Minister Modi expressed
growing power and status on the global stage. concern about the United Nations' establishment
During his six-day foreign trip, Prime Minister Modi and goals, as well as the lack of a unified opinion and
visited three countries. During this time, he met with definition of terrorism, and stated that the time has
over 40 global organisations, heads of state, and come for it to be reformed.

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