W.House confirms Biden to visit Papua New Guinea after G7 summit

Washington (AFP) May 9, 2023

The White House confirmed Tuesday that Joe Biden will visit Papua New Guinea in May, a "historic" first trip for a sitting US president, as Washington vies with Beijing for influence in the region. Biden will also meet with Pacific Island leaders as he seeks to deepen cooperation on issues "such as combating climate change, protecting maritime resources, and advancing resilient and inclusive