Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr to Arrive Today on 5-day State Visit To India

President of Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr will arrive in New Delhi this afternoon on a five day State Visit to India. He will be accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and a high level delegation including several Cabinet Ministers, other dignitaries and senior officials, in addition to business representatives. This will be the first visit of President Marcos to India, since assumption of office of the President of the Philippines.
 
During the visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Marcos are scheduled to hold bilateral discussions tomorrow. President Marcos will also meet President Droupadi Murmu. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is also scheduled to call on President Marcos during this visit. President Marcos will also visit Bengaluru before returning to the Philippines.
 
Diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines were established in November 1949. Both countries have since developed a strong partnership across a wide spectrum of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, maritime cooperation, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and digital technologies. The two countries also engage closely at regional level, including through India’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.
 
India’s relations with the Philippines are an integral pillar of the Act East Policy, Vision MAHASAGAR and the vision of the Indo-Pacific. The State Visit of President Marcos coincides with the 75th anniversary of India-Philippines diplomatic relations. The visit is an opportunity for both leaders to set the path for future bilateral cooperation, and to engage on regional and international issues of mutual interest.