India–Philippines Boost Ties: PM Modi & President Marcos Jr Seal Strategic Partnership | ASEAN Push

Philippine President in India | PM Modi says: “Today, the President and I held extensive talks. We’ve become strategic partners. Bilateral trade is growing, and the ASEAN FTA review will further boost it.”Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi during Marcos Jr.'s first state visit to India. The two leaders emphasized strengthening strategic cooperation, with a particular focus on defence, trade, and the Indo-Pacific region.PM Modi highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral trade and announced that both countries are set to benefit from the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) review, which could open new avenues for economic collaboration.The visit also marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines. With joint naval sails in the South China Sea, discussions around BrahMos missile systems, and a focus on technology, agriculture, and security, this visit is being seen as a significant diplomatic milestone. n18oc_india