CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India, Papua New Guinea signed _________ to deepen bilateral relations
A
Three
B
Four
C
Five
D
Two
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India and Papua New Guinea established diplomatic relations in 1975. Papua New Guinea has a High Commission in New Delhi, whilst India operates a High Commission in Port Moresby.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are about 3000 Indians in PNG, out of which about 2000 are working at projects in LNG sector. Others include chartered accountants, university professors, school teachers, doctors, IT and finance professionals, etc. Some Indians are working at Government departments at middle level.

Detailed explanation-3: -Countries considered India’s closest include the United Arab Emirates, Russian Federation, Israel, Afghanistan, France, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -Economic development, trade and investment Papua New Guinea and Australia share a longstanding close economic relationship. Australia is PNG’s biggest trade partner with bilateral trade of over $6 billion in 2020. We are also a major investor in PNG, with investment valued at around $24.8 billion in 2021.

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