NEW DELHI, India. India and the Philippines have announced an upgraded strategic partnership aimed at enhancing trade, defense, and maritime cooperation, following bilateral talks in New Delhi on Tuesday between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
According to Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the agreement also covers expanded collaboration in space, tourism, culture, and digital technologies.
After the meeting, Modi said both countries are “committed to peace, security, prosperity and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region.”
Marcos, for his part, emphasized that the strengthened partnership “will doubtless resonate beyond the confines of our bilateral relationship,” adding, “We want to work with you for a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
Marcos arrived in India on Monday for a five-day visit as both nations work to deepen their defense ties. On Sunday, they conducted joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a move that drew objections from China.
India has also supplied the Philippines with its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems.
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