U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visits to Papua New Guinea are provoking both excitement and skepticism in a Pacific Island Country that grapples with poverty, tribal conflicts and lack of infrastructure. From hopes of support for Papuans who want independence from Indonesia – which has a long border with Papua New Guinea – to warnings about global conflict, the most populous Pacific island country is bubbling with opinions about the merits of the visits, particularly Biden's. The American president is expected to briefly stop over in the capital Port Moresby on Monday before heading to Sydney for a meeting with the leaders of Australia, Japan and India. Modi will be visiting Port Moresby for a summit with leaders of Pacific island countries, who Biden also will meet.

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