August 4, 2025 9:47 AM
India a valued friend, says Philippines President Marcos as he begins five-day state visit
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday described India as a “valued friend” as he began his five-day state visit to the country — his first official visit since taking office in 2022. In his departure statement, Marcos said shared democratic values, maritime interests, and regional peace form the basis for “deeper, broader, and more meaningful bilateral cooperation” with India. “Our bilateral relations have seen measured and stable development that is both comprehe...