President Marcos announced visa-free entry privileges for Indian tourists, while PM Modi reciprocated with a similar scheme for Filipino tourists. The two leaders also welcomed the resumption of direct flights between India and the Philippines from October 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the deep-rooted connection between the two nations, stating, "India and the Philippines are friends by choice and partners by destiny.
Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said that India and the Philippines share close bonds based on the foundation of civilizational connections.
Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House during his maiden State Visit to India.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the gesture reflected the shared commitment of both India and the Philippines to the ideals of truth and non-violence.
This is the first visit by the President of the Southeast Asian country to India since he assumed office in 2022, marking a significant milestone, as his visit aligns with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with the Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. in the national capital, as he marked the beginning of his five-day state visit to the country aimed at deepening bilateral ties between India and the Philippines.
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. arrived in the national capital on Monday for a five-day state visit to India, aimed at further strengthening the India-Philippines relationship, the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr of the Philippines will soon arrive in India on a state visit, the MEA announced. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the update on X, highlighting the special and multifaceted India-Philippines relationship.