Papua New Guinea PM Refutes Biden's Cannibalism Remark

Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea has dismissed President Joe Biden's controversial comment about cannibalism, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to address WWII remnants.

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape rebukes President Biden's claim that his uncle was eaten by cannibals during WWII.
Marape emphasizes that such comments do not reflect the true relationship and values between the U.S. and Papua New Guinea.
The controversy arises as Biden's comments were made amid sensitive diplomatic times, with PNG engaging with both the U.S. and China.
Marape calls for the U.S. to focus on clearing unexploded WWII ordnance and wreckage in Papua New Guinea.
Despite the controversy, Marape assures that the bilateral relationship with the U.S. remains strong, underpinned by deeper shared values.