Philippines Foreign Secy hails “very successful” BRICS summit under India’s chairship, highlights South-South cooperation

September 15, 2026 11:46 AM

Philippines Foreign Secy hails “very successful” BRICS summit under India’s chairship, highlights South-South cooperation

Philippines has commended India for organising a “very successful” BRICS Summit and highlighted the importance of South-South cooperation as a key aspect of the grouping. In an interview with ANI on Tuesday from Manila, the Philippines’ Foreign Secretary Ma Theresa P Lazaro, praised the diversity of BRICS membership and India’s efforts in steering the grouping amid differing geopolitical perspectives. “I think the issue of South-South cooperation is very important, and I think this i...

India-Philippines ties have grown with expanding cooperation in energy, maritime security, and AI: Foreign Affairs Secretary Manalo

March 20, 2025 12:46 PM

India-Philippines ties have grown with expanding cooperation in energy, maritime security, and AI: Foreign Affairs Secretary Manalo

Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary, Enrique Manalo, on Wednesday highlighted the rapid growth of India-Philippines ties as both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, underlining the expanded cooperation in key sectors like renewable energy, maritime security, cybersecurity, AI, and health, while reaffirming the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Speaking to ANI, Secretary Manalo remarked on the evolving relationship, noting that while the two countries have been part...