How China is driving Indian and US engagement in the Pacific Islands | DW News

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised support in a meeting with leaders of 14 Pacific island states in Papua New Guinea.
The Indian leader arrived earlier to a special welcome from Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape.
Modi in his subsequent meeting with leaders of Pacific Island states assured cooperation in areas such as digital and space technology, climate change and environment protection.
The meeting took place in the shadow of China's increasing engagement with the Pacific islands economically and in security terms. Involvement that is being seen with wariness by the United States and regional ally Australia.
Modi used the moment to offer India as another partner in the region.

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[minilroy]

India is working silently.

But India is doing what is good for India.

[londelakea]

As a png India is wellcome to do anything we don't need bullying people. We need silent countries like India to develop trading partner. Not power hungry countries.

[chillxxx]

The American taxpayer appreciates India’s contribution immensely!!!

[gigachadsitler]

As a person from Europe, I think 🤔 INDIA is one of most powerful democratic country.

[devabratadixit]

Everything is about one's financial strength; USA richest so has biggest influence then comes China. India is far behind but the scenario will change in coming decades. It's largely a long term plan.

[amanverma]

The great game of 21st century has started

[ragingmonk]

How dare Biden skip this meeting to take care of important business for the American people.

[metromaster]

Ohh so dw know other Indian experts too, i thought charu was the only one they know😂

[ThisNinjaSays_]

After the Solomon Islands debacle the Blinken must have realized that those Pacific Islanders don't trust Australia 😃.

[siddharthbhatkar]

I take offense to the fact that Charu wasn't called for this segment.

[stevenroosa]

Love india 🇮🇳 democracy. Its the best form in modern time.

[cybersid]

The history is repeating itself.

More than 2000 years back India had maritime control over the entire South East Asia.

Infact most if the SE Asian nations were ruled by dynasties originated on Indian soil.

And India achieved this just by using it's soft power.
There had been almost no military conflict.

[bigboss.]

Top 5 Most powerful democratic countries-
Usa
India
Japan
South Korea
France

[AnuragSingh-ofjr]

The anchor needs to do better research along with the speaker..this forum after 2014 was again held in 2019 in india with all 14 members present in jaipur india and now in PNG...

[shikharsharma]

As an Australian with Indian Ancestry I whole-heartedly support our alliance against this Chinese Agression. 🇭🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇮🇳

[eliotanderson]

Really is this dw ?😂😂
Can't believe becuase west is so biased and unrepresented

[stavrosbrainstorm]

Wish India would forgive Britain’s ancestors 😢 🇬🇧

[hko]

The blue red flag in the middle made me thought it was the ROC flag

[smwk]

Reactions: indifference and just being polite.

[dannyboy]

India puts itself in an ambiguous political position holding both memberships in QUAD and BRICS. Not sure if this posture will last very long. 😩😩😩