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India’s external affairs minister to visit Philippines
India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will visit the Philippines from March 25 to 27 to bolster trade, tourism, defense, and maritime cooperation.
The visit aims to strengthen ties between two of Asia's fastest-growing economies, with bilateral trade surpassing $3 billion in 2023.
Jaishankar will meet with DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo to discuss various aspects of cooperation, including food security, development, healthcare, and financial technology.
On defense, India has previously offered a loan to help the Philippines modernize its military and showcased its military technologies.
India has supported the Philippines' claims in the West Philippine Sea.
This visit is part of Jaishankar's three-country Southeast Asia tour, which also includes Singapore and Malaysia.
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