Papua New Guinea prepares to host world leaders

Leaders of the world's largest economies will visit Papua New Guinea this month and security preparations have been worked at.

Prime Minister James Marape told the the media security is expected to be beefed up during their arrivals.

US President Joe Biden is expected to arrive on the afternoon of May 22, 2023- no specific time has been disclosed yet.

He will spend about three hours having bilateral talks with Prime Minister James Marape and other Pacific Island leaders.

About 18 Pacific Island leaders will be in Port Moresby as well.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive earlier on Sunday at 11pm local time.

Marape has urged citizens to afford both leaders the warmest PNG welcome.

He said there will be ample meeting time given to both leaders.