Marcos Jr’s India Visit: Strengthening Ties in the Indo-Pacific

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr will soon embark on a state visit to India. The exact dates are yet to be officially confirmed.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared this development on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing the deep and multifaceted nature of the India-Philippines relationship. This visit underscores the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.

The visit is expected to focus on bolstering bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including trade, defence, and technology. Discussions on regional security, particularly within the Indo-Pacific, are also anticipated.

This high-level visit holds significant implications for India’s Act East Policy and its strategic outreach in the region. It is likely to further cement the growing collaboration between the two countries in countering shared challenges and promoting regional stability.