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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicIndia-Philippines

Topic: India-Philippines

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

ThePrint photos of the week: Uttarakhand, Philippines President’s welcome, to Kartavya Bhavan

In PhotosOfTheWeek we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

India, Philippines elevate ties to strategic partnership; Modi renews push for ASEAN FTA review

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushed for the completion of the review of the ASEAN free trade agreement Tuesday, as India elevated its...

Philippines President Marcos Jr. receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr is on his first state visit to India & will become the fifth Philippines president to visit India.

As China’s two-ocean push looms large, India and the Philippines are closing ranks

As like-minded democracies with shared regional interests, India and the Philippines are natural partners.

Modi takes aim at China at East Asia Summit, calls for ‘development’, not ‘expansionism’

Modi also called on ASEAN & China to create robust maritime code to resolve issue with Philippines, while calling for more engagement with Myanmar to ensure its return to democracy.

Philippines looks at India for military modernising, envoy lays out the roadmap

Ambassador of the Philippines to India talks about India being a close partner with whom they can exchange views over South China Sea situation & delegation visit expected later this yr.

China underestimates India-Philippines, treats them as inferior. This has brought them together

China must reconsider its perspective on India and Southeast Asia, viewing them not as mere pawns in the US strategy to contain China, but as sovereign countries with agency.

Jaishankar says India supports Philippines’ sovereignty amid tensions in South China Sea

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s assurance to the Philippines comes a day after Beijing made a serious representation to Manila over the Spratly Islands.

India will start export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems in 10 days, says DRDO chairman

Dr Samir V Kamat told ANI that the first set of BrahMos missile systems is expected to reach Philippines by the end of March.

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US has entered Venezuela without a clear democratic roadmap—A open-ended foreign occupation

While many leaders in the region have condemned the U.S. military's intervention in Venezuela, it is unclear if countries in the region will be willing or able to truly push back.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.