At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will undertake a five-day State Visit to India from August 4 to 8, marking his first official visit to the country since assuming office.
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the visit on Thursday, highlighting its significance as the two nations celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. President Marcos will be accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, a high-level ministerial delegation, senior officials, and a business contingent, underscoring the multifaceted agenda of the visit.
The bilateral segment of the visit will take place on August 5 in New Delhi, where President Marcos is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Modi. He will also meet with President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his stay. Before returning to Manila, President Marcos will travel to Bengaluru, where he is expected to engage with business and technology leaders.
India and the Philippines have enjoyed diplomatic ties since November 1949, with their relationship evolving into a comprehensive and robust partnership over the decades. Collaboration spans key sectors such as defense and maritime security, trade and investment, agriculture, healthcare, and digital technology. Both countries also engage actively at the regional level, particularly under India’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.
The visit comes at a time of growing geopolitical cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The Ministry noted that ties with the Philippines are a core component of India’s ‘Act East’ Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR, reflecting shared goals for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
