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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Philippines president to visit India from Aug 4-8, hold talks with PM Modi
President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., is slated to visit India from August 4 to 8 during which he will meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said. This is his first visit to the country since assuming the office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, it said. The forthcoming state visit of President Marcos coincides with the 75th anniversary of India-Philippines diplomatic relations. The visit is an opportunity for both leaders to "set the path for future bilateral cooperation", and to engage on regional and international issues of mutual interest, the MEA said. Prime Minister Modi and President Marcos are scheduled to hold bilateral discussions on August 5, it said. President Marcos will also be meeting President Murmu during his visit. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is also scheduled to call on him during the visit, the MEA said in a statement. President Marcos will visit India from August 4 to 8 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. "He will be accompanied by First Lady Madame Louise Araneta Marcos, and a high level delegation including several Cabinet ministers, other dignitaries and senior officials, in addition to business representatives," the MEA said. President Marcos will also visit Bengaluru before returning to the Philippines on August 8. Diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines were established in November 1949. "Both countries have since developed a strong partnership across a wide spectrum of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, maritime cooperation, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and digital technologies. The two countries also engage closely at regional level, including through India's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership withEAN," the MEA said. India's relations with the Philippines are "an integral pillar of our 'Act East' Policy, Vision MAHASAGAR and our vision of the Indo-Pacific", it said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
United News of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- United News of India
Philippines President Marcos to visit India on August 4-8
New Delhi, July 31 (UNI) President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., will pay a state visit to India from August 4 to 8, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be President Marcos's first official visit to India since assuming office. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines, an important milestone that reflects the growing strategic and people-centric ties between the two nations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the President will be accompanied by First Lady Madame Louise Araneta Marcos, along with a high-level delegation that includes Cabinet Ministers, senior government officials, and leading representatives from the Philippine business sector. In addition to high-profile engagements in New Delhi, President Marcos will also visit Bengaluru before returning to the Philippines on August 8. The visit is an "opportunity for both leaders to set the path for future bilateral cooperation, and to engage on regional and international issues of mutual interest". President Marcos will hold bilateral talks with PM Modi in New Delhi on August 5 to discuss the full spectrum of India-Philippines relations, with a focus on defense cooperation, trade and investment, maritime security, and regional developments. The Ministry of External Affairs noted, 'India's relations with the Philippines are an integral pillar of our 'Act East' Policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and our broader Indo-Pacific outlook.' Diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines were established in November 1949. Both countries have since developed a strong partnership across a wide spectrum of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, maritime cooperation, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and digital technologies. The two countries also engage closely at regional level, including through India's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN. During the visit, President Marcos will also meet President Droupadi Murmu. In addition, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will call on the visiting leader. UNI AAB PRS
News18
19 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Philippines President Marcos To Visit India From August 4–8, Hold Bilateral Talks With PM Modi
India and the Philippines also maintain close engagement at the regional level, notably through India's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN. Philippines President Bongbong Marcos is set to visit India from August 4 to August 8, said an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs. His visit comes following an invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be accompanied by First Lady Madame Louise Araneta Marcos and a high-level delegation comprising several Cabinet Ministers, senior officials, dignitaries, and business representatives. President Marcos is also scheduled to visit Bengaluru before concluding his trip and returning to the Philippines on August 8, 2025. During his visit, Prime Minister and President Marcos are scheduled to hold bilateral discussions on August 5, 2025. President Marcos will also be meeting President Droupadi Murmu. External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar is also scheduled to call on President Marcos during this visit. Diplomatic relations between India and the Republic of the Philippines were established in November 1949. Over the past seven and a half decades, the two countries have nurtured a strong and multi-faceted partnership encompassing a broad range of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, maritime cooperation, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and digital technologies. India and the Philippines also maintain close engagement at the regional level, notably through India's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN. India's relations with the Philippines form an important pillar of India's 'Act East' Policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and its broader vision for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. President Marcos is also scheduled to visit Bengaluru before concluding his visit and returning to the Philippines on 8 August 2025, according to the press release. 'The forthcoming State Visit of President Marcos coincides with the 75th anniversary of India-Philippines diplomatic relations. The visit is an opportunity for both leaders to set the path for future bilateral cooperation, and to engage on regional and international issues of mutual interest," the official statement added. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
India Wades Into Contested South China Sea on Side of US Ally
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. India will deploy warships to join South China Sea patrols next week in what analysts say is a "clear signal" of support for the Philippines in the U.S. ally's territorial dispute with China. Newsweek has contacted the Indian Defense Ministry and Philippine armed forces for comment via email. Why It Matters In the South China Sea, Beijing's expanding presence within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone has led to confrontations and pushed the U.S. treaty ally to deepen ties with Washington and regional partners, such as Japan and India. Like the Philippines, India shares long-standing territorial disputes with China. The Sino-Indian border has seen periodic skirmishes for decades, including a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in June 2020. India is also increasingly vying with China for geopolitical influence in the Asia-Pacific in line with New Delhi's "Act East" policy. What To Know Philippine and Indian naval forces will carry out a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone from August 4 to 8, New Delhi Television Ltd. reported over the weekend, citing sources familiar with the matter. The exercises, the first between the two countries since 2021, is set to commence after an August 2 port visit in Manila by four Indian warships: the guided missile destroyer INS Delhi, survey ship INS Sandhayak, fleet tanker INS Shakti and anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan. In this photograph taken on December 15, 2022, the guided missile destroyer Mormugao is seen at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on the eve of its commissioning into the Indian Navy. In this photograph taken on December 15, 2022, the guided missile destroyer Mormugao is seen at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on the eve of its commissioning into the Indian Navy. Indranil Mukherjee/AFP via Getty Images Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, a spokesperson for the Philippine navy, told reporters on Tuesday that further details about the operations would be released once the ships had arrived, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported. Beijing has not commented on the planned drills but has frequently criticized Manila over similar joint exercises with partners, calling them interference by outside powers in disputes between neighbors. India has previously expressed support for the Philippines in its maritime dispute with China. Last year, Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar reaffirmed "India's support to the Philippines for upholding its national sovereignty." The two countries have been increasing security ties. Last year, three Indian warships made a port call in the Philippines, which included talks between officials and cross-deck visits. In 2023, the Philippines became the first foreign country to take delivery of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles as part of its military modernization program. In April, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the country was set to receive a second batch of the Russia-India-developed missiles. What People Are Saying Collin Koh, a senior fellow at the Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, told Newsweek: "Partners who so far took part in the bilateral and multilateral MCAs are those who have expressed open support for Manila against Beijing's coercive behavior. … If this is the first bilateral MCA between India and the Philippines as designated officially, it sends a clear signal that India is signaling to be overtly supporting the Philippines in the South China Sea row with Beijing." Chester Cabalza, the president of the Manila-based think tank International Development and Security Cooperation, told the Inquirer: "It truly builds up to the strategic clarity of pan Indo-Pacific strategy where India and the Philippines are sending a strong message to China in the South China Sea." What Happens Next Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to visit India next week to further bolster ties between the two countries.
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First Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- First Post
India to play bigger global role as world becomes multipolar: Singapore FM tells Jaishankar
India's role on the global stage is set to grow as the world becomes more multipolar, Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said after meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Singapore on Sunday. read more India will have a growing global role as the world moves steadily toward a multipolar order, Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said after talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday. During his visit to Singapore, Jaishankar also met President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. Singapore is at the heart of our Act East Policy. Always insightful to exchange views there. Great to meet FM @VivianBala this morning in Singapore. 🇮🇳 🇸🇬 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 13, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After his meeting with Balakrishnan, Jaishankar said Singapore is central to India's Act East Policy. From Singapore, he will travel to China. A great pleasure to meet Chairman-designate of Temasek Holdings Teo Chee Hean today. Discussed the transformation underway in India and its investment opportunities. 🇮🇳 🇸🇬 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 13, 2025 India and Singapore upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit last September. Balakrishnan said in a social media post, 'As the world inexorably transitions into multipolarity, India will play an increasingly important role as one of these major poles of opportunity.' Both sides agreed to hold the third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable in New Delhi soon. According to the External Affairs Ministry, they reviewed progress on outcomes from PM Modi's visit and the second round of the ministerial roundtable. Key focus areas in India-Singapore ties include investments, industrial parks, semiconductors, infrastructure, skill development, and connectivity. The two countries also exchanged views on ASEAN, the Indo-Pacific, and other global developments. Jaishankar also met Teo Chee Hean, former Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, who is the chairman-designate of Temasek Holdings. After Singapore, Jaishankar will visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers' meeting. It will be his first visit to China since the deadly Galwan clashes.
