India, Philippines Seal New Era of Strategic Ties During Marcos Visit

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. landed in Delhi on August 4 for his first official state visit to India, accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and a high-profile delegation

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He was received at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi with full ceremonial honours, marking the 75th anniversary of India–Philippines ties

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M Narendra Modi and President Marcos met for bilateral talks to elevate relations. They unveiled a joint action plan and announced a new Strategic Partnership

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The two nations formally agreed to upgrade their relationship to a Strategic Partnership—anchored in defence, trade, and maritime security

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India and the Philippines conducted their first-ever joint naval sail in the South China Sea with INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan participating

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Philippines, the first overseas buyer of India’s BrahMos missiles (2022), is now eyeing more defence acquisitions, signaling deeper military collaboration

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Discussions extended to trade, technology, pharmaceuticals, development projects, digital partnerships, and visa-free travel between the nations

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President Marcos laid a wreath at Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, underlining shared cultural and historical values

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