"Philippines also supported our request to expedite the AITIGA trade review, which we hope will conclude before the end of the year," MEA Secretary (East), Periasamy Kumaran, stated during a special press briefing on the occasion of the state visit of the President of the Philippines, Ferdin
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.<
India and the Philippines have agreed to expand their growing defence partnership with a strong emphasis on defence industry collaboration, maritime security, and strategic cooperation across emerging domains such as space, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday.
During a special press briefing on the occasion of the state visit of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, to India, the MEA indicated that the two countries are exploring possibilities of expanding air links to additional destinations shortly to provide a strong impe
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, President of the Philippines, is set to visit India from August 4-8, where he is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and other officials.
Using satellite data from Canada's Dark Vessel Detection Program, the PCG identified the vessels Bei Diao 996, Zhuhaiyun, and Xiang Yang Hong 10 within the West Philippine Sea, part of the South China Sea claimed by the Philippines under international law.