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Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr arrived in Delhi for his first state visit to India. He was welcomed by President Murmu and PM Modi, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, defense, and technology. Marcos Jr will also meet key Indian leaders and visit Bengaluru during his five-day trip.

Key Points: Philippines President Marcos Jr Receives Ceremonial Welcome in Delhi

  • Marcos Jr's first India visit since taking office in 2022
  • Celebrates 75 years of India-Philippines diplomatic ties
  • Meets PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar for bilateral talks
  • Focus on trade, defense, and maritime cooperation
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Philippines President recieves ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan

President Marcos Jr begins his India state visit with a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

"Mabuhay, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.!... This visit will lead to further strengthening of India-Philippines relations. – MEA"

New Delhi, August 5

Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, who is on a five-day state visit to India, on Tuesday morning received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present on the occasion.

This is the first visit by the President of the Southeast Asian country to India since he assumed office in 2022, marking a significant milestone, as his visit aligns with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

On Monday, the Philippines President met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital.

"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," Jaishankar stated on X.

According to a post on X by the MEA, Marcos was welcomed with a warm reception by the Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita.

"Mabuhay, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.! President Bongbong Marcos has arrived in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India. Received by MoS Pabitra Margherita and accorded a warm welcome. India & the Philippines are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. This visit will lead to further strengthening of India-Philippines relations," the MEA stated on X.

He was accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and a high-level delegation, including several Ministers from his Cabinet.

Diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines were established in November 1949. Both countries have since developed a strong partnership across a broad spectrum of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, maritime cooperation, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and digital technologies.

On Tuesday, he will lay a wreath at Rajghat, followed by talks with PM Modi at the Hyderabad House. Exchange of Memoranda of Understanding and Press Statements will take place thereafter.

The Philippines President will then meet Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda and thereafter President Droupadi Murmu. He will then travel to Bengaluru and meet Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot. His visit came following an invitation by PM Modi, an MEA statement stated on Thursday.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The ceremonial welcome looked magnificent! But I wish our media would focus more on the actual outcomes - what concrete agreements are being signed? How will this benefit common Indians and Filipinos? The optics are nice but substance matters more.
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Priyanka N
As someone from Bengaluru, excited to hear he's visiting our city! Our IT sector has so much potential to collaborate with Philippines' BPO industry. Maybe we'll see some new tech partnerships announced 💻✨
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Aman W
75 years of diplomatic relations is a big milestone! Both our countries have colonial histories and now growing economies. Hope we can learn from each other's development experiences. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
The cultural similarities between India and Philippines are amazing! From rice cultivation traditions to family values. Would love to see more student exchange programs and tourism promotion between our countries.
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Vikram M
While the visit is important, I hope our government also focuses on resolving domestic issues with the same enthusiasm. Foreign policy is good but we can't ignore farmers' protests and inflation at home.

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