India & Philippines Upgrade Ties to Strategic Partnership

From 4 to 8 August 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines paid a State Visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

  • India and the Philippines agreed to elevated their relationship to a “strategic partnership,” agreeing to strengthen defence and maritime cooperation, launch direct flight connectivity, and initiate negotiations on a new trade agreement.
  • The India-Philippines Strategic Partnership is guided by the Plan of Action (2025-2029) adopted by the two countries on 5 August 2025.

Key Agreements

Sector

Agreement / Initiative

Political Cooperation

  • Institutionalisation of regular high-level exchanges, JCBC, Policy Consultation Talks, Strategic Dialogue.
  • Enhanced cooperation ....
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