Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Marcos to Discuss Trade, Defence with India's Modi
President Marcos of the Philippines is going to India to talk about important things like trade and protecting their countries.
He was invited by India's Prime Minister.
They want to work together more on both the economy and safety.
The navies of both countries will have practice exercises in the sea.
The Philippines is also buying weapons from India because they are good quality and not too expensive.
Philippine President Marcos will discuss trade and defense with India.
The visit is at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Both nations aim to improve economic and strategic cooperation.
Joint maritime exercises between the Philippines and India will occur.
The Philippines is procuring weapons systems from India.
- Who
- Philippine President Marcos and Indian Prime Minister Modi
- What
- President Marcos will discuss trade and defense with India.
- When
- August 4-8
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discuss trade, defense, and cooperation.
- Visiting Leader
- Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- Host Nation
- India
- Topics of Discussion
- Trade, defense, regional and international issues
- Joint Military Exercise
- Philippine and Indian Navies
- Weapons Procurement
- Philippines buying from India
- BrahMos System Deal Value
- 18.9 billion pesos ($324 million)
