New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday wished Papua New Guinea on their Independence Day.

Jaishankar said that India was committed to strengthening the Indo-Pacific cooperation.

In a post on X, he said, "Greetings to FM Justin Tkatchenko, the Government and the people of Papua New Guinea on the 50th anniversary of their Independence. Committed to further strengthening our Indo-Pacific cooperation."

Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita attended the 50th anniversary of independence of Papua New Guinea on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a post on X, he said, "Honoured to be in Papua New Guinea to join the celebrations of their 50th anniversary of independence. On be...