NewzVille Desk
At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., will pay a State Visit to India from 4-8 August. He will be accompanied by First Lady Madame Louise Araneta Marcos and a high-level delegation, including several Cabinet Ministers, other dignitaries, senior officials, and business representatives.
This will be President Marcos’ first visit to India since assuming office as President of the Philippines. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi and President Marcos are scheduled to hold bilateral discussions. President Marcos will also meet his Indian counterpart, President Droupadi Murmu.
India and the Philippines have developed a strong partnership across a wide range of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, maritime cooperation, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and digital technologies.
The two countries also work closely at the regional level, including through India’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.
India’s relations with the Philippines are an integral pillar of its ‘Act East’ Policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and broader Indo-Pacific vision.
