Papua New Guinea Gratefully Receives India's Swift Humanitarian Aid After Volcanic Eruption
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Papua New Guinea PM James Marape thanked PM Modi for swiftly sending $1 million in humanitarian aid after a volcanic eruption. The aid included tents, sleeping mats, medicine, etc.
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The eruption of Mount Ulawun forced over 26,000 people to evacuate and created urgent humanitarian needs.
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India has consistently aided Papua New Guinea during natural disasters, like the 2018 earthquake and 2019 volcanic eruption.
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When PM Modi visited Papua New Guinea in May 2022, PM Marape welcomed him by touching his feet and hugging him.
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PM Modi was the first Indian PM to visit Papua New Guinea, receiving a very warm welcome.