Philippines’ President Marcos hails India’s Operation Sindoor, plans more BrahMos purchases, and calls for a global coalition against China’s assertiveness.
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Marcos did not shy away from the Taiwan question. When asked whether the Philippines would allow the US access to its resources or military bases in the event of a China-Taiwan conflict, he acknowledged the inevitable entanglement due to geographic proximity. "If there is confrontation over Taiwan between China and the US, there is no way the Philippines can stay out of it… simply because of our physical geographic location," he said, adding that the government's immediate priority would be evacuating Filipino nationals living on the island.
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India and the Philippines established diplomatic ties in November 1949. Today, the relationship spans multiple sectors -- from defence and technology to pharmaceuticals and agriculture. Indian companies have a strong presence in the Philippines in fields like IT, healthcare, FMCG, and infrastructure. As both nations celebrate 75 years of bilateral relations, President Marcos affirmed that this visit marks a "new phase" in ties with India. Calling PM Modi "a very impressive man," he added that their meeting "underscored shared strategic goals" in promoting a rules-based Indo-Pacific order.
In a bold and wide-ranging call for global action, Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr has urged the formation of a "global coalition of like-minded states with shared values" to confront China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. The remarks came during his state visit to India, marking the 75th anniversary of India-Philippines diplomatic relations.
In an exclusive interview with Firstpost aired on August 6, President Marcos warned that "any u...
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