Discussions on issues of climate change, sustainable and inclusive economic development and maritime security are priority issues that will be talked about in the US-Pacific Island Country (US-PIC) Summit held in the United States.
Before his departure on Sunday, Marape said the US-PIC Dialogue is an important meeting and PNG cannot avoid such an international engagement.
“For USA, we have not only stepped up (our relationship) in terms of our security aspect but more importantly a greater focus on commerce and trade and especially in the area of manufacturing,” said Marape.
A letter from US President, Joe Biden inviting PM Marape to attend the summit, states that;
“This Summit will be an opportunity to discuss how we can continue advancing our shared vision of a free and open, resilient, and prosperous Pacific”
The US President cancelled his visit to Papua New Guinea in May to attend to debit limit talks in the US.
Marape said he is expected to meet with Biden for a bilateral meet aside of the main discussions.
“He’s (Biden) trying to organize a bilateral on the side, apart from the main PIC,” said Marape.
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