Strengthening Ties: India and Philippines Commit to Strategic Partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Philippine counterpart Tess Lazaro in New York to discuss bilateral cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and UN. The discussion builds on President Marcos's recent visit to India, focusing on defense, trade, and other strategic collaborations.
In New York, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a strategic meeting with Philippine Foreign Minister Tess Lazaro, focusing on bolstering bilateral relations. The dialogue, conducted during the UN General Assembly, underscored the importance of collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region and at the United Nations.
These discussions were a continuation of efforts initiated during the recent visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos to India. The recent state visit aimed at enhancing cooperation across a broad spectrum, including defense, trade, and investment.
Lazaro emphasized the meeting as a reaffirmation of the two nations' commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, with a particular emphasis on political and security cooperation, as well as expanding ties in the maritime domain.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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