Marcos formalizes Philippines’ strategic partnership with India
” ‘Today, our relationship enters a new epoch, as Prime Minister [Narendra] Modi and I formally launch the strategic partnership between the Philippines and India. For the Philippines, this is a momentous decision, for we take a very considered path to such elevated partnerships,’ Marcos said in a press statement after witnessing the two countries’ exchange of bilateral agreements.”
“Other strategic partners of the Philippines are Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Vietnam.”
” ‘We expressed satisfaction over the rapid pace of the Philippines’ ongoing defense modernization and expanding capabilities and footprint of India’s indigenous defense industry as a partner in this undertaking, exemplified by our BrahMos project,’ he said.”