India, Philippines Ink Strategic Partnership; ‘Friends By Choice, Partners By Destiny’, Says PM Modi

India and the Philippines have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to the level of a strategic partnership during a landmark meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on August 5, 2025.This move, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between

August 5, 2025
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India-Philippines Forge Strategic Partnership With BrahMos, Naval Drills And Strategic Pact Anchoring Deepening Ties

India and the Philippines have entered a new era in their bilateral relationship, marked by the formal upgrade to a Strategic Partnership—a move that underscores the centrality of defence and maritime cooperation on both sides.This elevation was finalised during a five-day visit to New Delhi by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which also commemorated 75 years of diplomatic ties between

August 5, 2025
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Reaffirmation of Partnership That We Are Strengthening: Philippines’ President Marcos On India Visit

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines is currently on a significant five-day visit to India, underscoring a growing and strengthening bilateral partnership between the two nations.Arriving on August 4, 2025, Marcos was warmly welcomed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by India’s President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he was accorded a ceremonial guard of

August 5, 2025
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Philippines President Says Indo-Pacific Better Reflects Global Realities Than Asia-Pacific

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s ongoing state visit to India marks a key milestone in the evolving partnership between the two nations, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of India-Philippines diplomatic ties.Greeted with full ceremonial honours at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Marcos was formally received by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime

August 5, 2025
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Philippines President Receives Ceremonial Welcome At Rashtrapati Bhawan

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. received a grand ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on August 5, 2025, marking the commencement of his five-day state visit to India. The ceremony included a 21-gun salute and an inspection of the guard of honour.On the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present,

August 5, 2025
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Philippine President Marcos Begins Historic State Visit To India, Marking 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations; Meets EAM Jaishankar

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. commenced his first official state visit to India on August 4, 2025, an event heralded as a significant milestone in the strengthening of India-Philippines relations.President Marcos, accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and a delegation of senior Cabinet Ministers, was warmly received upon arrival in New Delhi by Minister of State

August 5, 2025
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China’s Adversary Philippines Eyeing More BrahMos Missiles As President Marcos Visits India On Five Day Trip

The second batch of BrahMos was delivered via sea in April 2025Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in New Delhi for a five-day state visit, his first since taking office, aimed at strengthening strategic, defence, and trade ties between India and the Philippines. A key focus of this visit is to discuss defence and maritime security cooperation, including the acquisition of

August 4, 2025
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Philippines Eyes Buying More Defence Equipment From India

The relationship between the Philippines and India is undergoing a significant deepening, particularly in the realms of defence, security, maritime cooperation, trade, and development.This momentum is underscored by the upcoming bilateral engagements between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A major point of convergence is Manila’s growing interest

August 4, 2025
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Philippine, Indian Navies Begin First Joint South China Sea Patrols

The Philippine and Indian navies have commenced their first-ever joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea, marking a significant strategic development amid ongoing regional tensions.The joint naval operation, a two-day sail involving three Indian warships alongside Philippine naval vessels, began on Sunday, just ahead of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s scheduled visit to New

August 4, 2025
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Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. On A 5-Day Visit To India Aimed At Strengthening Defence Relations

Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr is visiting India from August 4 to 8, 2025, to boost defence partnerships and trade relations between the two countries, especially in light of the Philippines being the first foreign buyer of India’s BrahMos missile system, which was delivered starting April 19, 2024.During this visit, both countries are expected to finalise a defence cooperation

July 31, 2025
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