Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], Papua New Guinea (PNG) has appointed Colonel Edison Napyo as its inaugural Defense Advisor to India, the Office of the Chief of Defense Force of PNG said in a press release. The ceremony, led by Acting Chief of the Force Commodore Philip, bid farewell to Polewara, Co Napyoa. NEPYO's role as a liaison between the PNG government and military in India underlines the deep cooperation between the two countries. Colonel Napyo is the first person to be posted as Defense Advisor to India and will serve as a link between the PNG government and the military in the country. On his farewell, Commodore Polewara presented the PNG flag to Colonel Napyo and urged him to represent the country well, the release added. He urged Colonel Napyo to provide an effective relationship between the armed forces so that opportunities to train diplomatic relations can be realized and implemented effectively. Colonel Napyo thanked Defense Minister Billy Joseph, MP, Commodore Polewara, Defense Secretary Hari John Akipe for their confidence. Him. He said that his appointment comes with a huge responsibility and he is committed to fulfill his obligations as part of his service to the country. India and Papua New Guinea formalized diplomatic relations in 1976, and enjoy warm and friendly relations. Both countries are working together on international forums. , which includes the Commonwealth, the Non-Aligned Movement and the United Nations Organization. According to the official release, this appointment will boost the current minimal military exchanges and relations.