Marape said in December that his government’s security agreements with the U.S. and Australia did not mean he was siding with those allies in their strategic competition with China.
Australia and Papua New Guinea prime ministers trek toward WWII South Pacific battleground
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"Sometimes you have loose moments," Prime Minister James Marape said in an interview after Mr. Biden's claims, adding that his nation's relationship with the U.S. is stronger than "one blurry moment."
Papua New Guinea PM knocks Joe Biden for 'loose' talk about uncle being eaten by cannibals
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