Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's "consistent support" for international law and the rule of law in the South China Sea, while highlighting New Delhi's growing strategic and economic relevance to ASEAN during his address at t
The Philippines' state media also reported that 70 tourists remain stranded after Philippine Airlines suspended all flights to and from the island until September. 23
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot during his visit to Bengaluru, highlighting India-Philippines diplomatic and cultural cooperation. The meeting was marked by a warm exchange of views and reaffirmation of deepening bilateral ties.
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on a state visit to India, expressed sympathy for Uttarakhand flood victims, honoured Mahatma Gandhi, and discussed defence, security, and business cooperation with Indian leaders, reaffirming the nations' longstanding friendship and shared rol
The meeting came on the sidelines of Marcos Jr.'s five-day state visit to India. Calling it one of the "most productive and constructive" visits he has ever had, the Philippines President said it reflected the "enduring closeness" between the two countries.
Addressing a banquet hosted in honour of the visiting Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, President Murmu highlighted the shared aspirations of both nations as members of the Global South and reaffirmed India's commitment to working closely with Manila across various areas of d
Speaking at the banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Marcos Jr. said, "It has been one of my most productive and constructive visits that I have ever had and I attribute this to the enduring closeness between the Philippines and India."
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday welcomed President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines at Rashtrapati Bhavan, hosting a banquet in his honour. This visit marks a significant milestone as both countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations.<
The MoUs were signed earlier in the president of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. Notably, this is President Marcos' first state visit, with both countries celebrating 75 years of strong diplomatic relations.
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.