Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Jaishankar, Philippines Foreign Secretary Discuss Bilateral Ties at UN
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met with the Philippines' Foreign Secretary in New York.
They talked about how India and the Philippines can work together better in the United Nations and the Indo-Pacific region.
This meeting happened after the President of the Philippines recently visited India.
The leaders are aiming to strengthen their partnership in areas like politics, defense, and security, as well as maritime matters.
They highlighted the long-standing friendship and cultural ties between the two countries, viewing each other as partners.
EAM Jaishankar met with the Philippines Foreign Secretary in New York.
Discussions centered on India-Philippines cooperation at the UN and in the Indo-Pacific.
The meeting followed the Philippines President's recent state visit to India.
Leaders reaffirmed their commitment as strategic partners.
Focus areas include political, defense, security, and maritime cooperation.
- Who
- EAM S. Jaishankar, Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro
- What
- Meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation
- When
- Monday, prior to UNGA 80
- Where
- New York
- Why
- To follow up on President Marcos Jr's visit and enhance cooperation.
- Meeting Participants
- EAM S. Jaishankar, Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro
- Location
- New York, on the sidelines of UNGA 80
- Topics Discussed
- India-Philippines cooperation in UN, Indo-Pacific region
- Related Event
- Philippines President's recent state visit to India
- Focus
- Developing cooperation as strategic partners
