Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Jaishankar meets Marcos, strengthens India-Philippines strategic partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Foreign Minister Ma.
Theresa P. Lazaro in Manila.
They discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between India and the Philippines.
India supports the Philippines' chairship of ASEAN and both countries are working on a plan to cooperate more in areas like trade, education, and defence.
They also talked about recent developments in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Philippines values these regular meetings as they help both countries discuss important issues and work together better.
EAM S. Jaishankar met Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and FM Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro in Manila.
India supports the Philippines' chairship of ASEAN and discussed strengthening the strategic partnership.
Both countries are implementing the India-Philippines Plan of Action 2025–2029.
Key areas of cooperation include trade, investment, education, defence, and maritime cooperation.
The Philippines values regular high-level visits for closer discussions on mutual interests.
- Who
- EAM S. Jaishankar, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., FM Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro
- What
- Meeting to discuss strengthening strategic partnership and ASEAN chairship
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Manila, Philippines
- Why
- To advance cooperation under the Strategic Partnership and discuss Indo-Pacific developments
India's Perspective
Philippines' Perspective
Strategic Partnership
India's Perspective
India emphasizes diversifying cooperation under the Strategic Partnership and supports Philippines' ASEAN chairship.
Philippines' Perspective
Philippines values regular high-level visits and discussions on mutual interests, including financial technology and critical infrastructure.
- Date of Meeting
- Thursday
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Key Figures
- EAM S. Jaishankar, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., FM Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro
- Plan of Action
- India-Philippines Plan of Action 2025–2029
- Areas of Cooperation
- Trade, investment, education, defence, maritime cooperation, capacity building, development cooperation
- ASEAN Chairship
- Philippines