PM Modi and Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr held talks, following which a strategic partnership was announced with defence cooperation at its core.
New Delhi: Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan Tuesday, where he was joined by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He and First Lady Madame Louise Araneta Marcos are on a five-day visit to India.
PM Modi and the Philippines president held delegation-level talks, following which a strategic partnership was announced with defence cooperation at its core.
PM Modi, at a joint media conference of India and the Philippines in Hyderabad House, said Tuesday the connection between the two countries is very ancient. “The Philippines’ Ramayana, Maharadia Lawana, is living proof of our centuries-old cultural ties,” he said, according to an ANI report.
“Our bilateral trade is constantly growing and has crossed the figure of $3 billion. To strengthen it further, it is our priority to complete the review of the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement as soon as possible. Along with this, we have also decided to work towards a bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement,” Modi said while addressing the media.
ThePrint’s national photo editor Praveen Jain brings you glimpses from the ceremonial reception and signing agreement event.
Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr and First Lady Madame Louise Araneta Marcos arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the ceremonial reception | Praveen Jain | ThePrintThe Philippines President and First Lady are received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPhilippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr and PM Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPhilippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr and First Lady Madame Louise Araneta Marcos, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi pose for a picture | Praveen Jain | ThePrintThe four share a light moment | Praveen Jain | ThePrintAt Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPhilippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr greeted by PM Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi | Praveen Jain | ThePrintThe Philippines President addresses the media after the ceremonial reception | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPrime Minister Narendra Modi with First Lady of the Philippines Madame Louise Araneta Marcos at Rashtrapati Bhavan | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPrime Minister Narendra Modi in conversation with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at Rashtrapati Bhavan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint(Left to Right) PM Modi, First Lady of the PhilippinesPrime Minister Narendra Modi along with first lady of Philippines Louise Marcos and Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan | Praveen Jain | ThePrintModi and Jaishankar in conversation | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPresident Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPresident Murmu with PM Modi | Praveen Jain | ThePrintThe Philippines president with PM Modi at Hyderabad House | Praveen Jain | ThePrintAt Hyderabad House | Praveen Jain | ThePrintThe Philippines president and PM Modi leave after addressing the media at Hyderabad House | Praveen Jain | ThePrintJaishankar with Principal Secretary to PM, PK Mishra and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval at the press meet | Praveen Jain | ThePrintChief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and IFS officer Anshuman Gaur at Rashrapati Bhavan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint
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