Marcos Seeks Broader Defense Ties with India

Marcos seeks broader defense ties with India

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to visit India next week to expand defense and economic cooperation between the two nations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Friday.The trip, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of Philippine-India diplomatic relations, was arranged at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.During a predeparture briefing, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Evangeline Ducrocq said th…

PH set to boost maritime ties with India with of Marcos visit

The Philippines is looking to expand its maritime cooperation with India as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. prepares for a state visit to New Delhi and Bangalore next week. “Part of our ongoing relationship with India is in maritime cooperation activities. So we look forward to expanding these,” said Assistant Secretary Evangeline Ong Jimenez-Ducrocq of …