External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (August 4, 2025) called on Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr and asserted that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 5 will "significantly deepen our bilateral partnership".
The President of the Republic of the Philippines kicked off his five-day State Visit to India on Monday.
During his visit, Mr. Marcos Jr will meet President Droupadi Murmu, hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Modi, and take part in several engagements to bolster ties between the two countries.
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"Delighted to call on President @bongbongmarcos of the Philippines this evening in Delhi at the start of his State Visit. Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi tomorrow will significantly deepen our bilateral partnership," the external affairs minister posted on X.
