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Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Indian Express
‘Strengthening alliance and partnership': Philippines President on 5-day trip to India
Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr said his visit to India reaffirms the strengthening bilateral partnership between the two nations Tuesday. 'It is a reaffirmation of the alliance and the partnership that we are strengthening,' the Philippines President said on the sidelines of a ceremonial reception accorded to him at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex in New Delhi. On his arrival, he was received by President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was also accorded a guard of honour during the ceremony. Marcos arrived in India on August 5 on a five-day visit. He will hold bilateral talks with PM Modi later today. His visit comes as India-Philippines diplomatic relations reach their 75th anniversary this year. The Philippines' President asserted that the Manila wants to build existing ties with New Delhi and explore 'many opportunities' that have arisen in the past few years. 'We used to refer to the Asia Pacific region, we now refer to it as the Indo-Pacific region, which is, I think, a correct evolution of the understanding because of the global nature of all the politics, all the trade and all of the economy,' the Philippine president said. He added: 'And I want to build upon what we already have, but certainly to explore many opportunities that have arisen in the past few years because of the new technologies and the changing state of the global economy and the geopolitics around us now.' The Ministry of External Affairs said that this visit will be an opportunity for both countries to set a path for 'future bilateral cooperation and to engage on regional and international issues of mutual interest'.
Mint
12 hours ago
- Mint
Philippines President Marcos Jr receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, PM Modi present
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan during his state visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present during the ceremony. In a post on the social media platform X, Rashtrapati Bhawan informed, 'President Droupadi Murmu accorded a ceremonial welcome to H.E. Mr Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines at Rashtrapati Bhavan.' Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr is on a state visit to India from August 4 to 8, marking his first visit to the country since taking the President's office. President Marcos is accompanied by First Lady Madame Louise Araneta Marcos and a high-level delegation that includes several Cabinet Ministers, other dignitaries, senior officials, and business representatives, the External Affairs Ministry informed earlier. Marcos emphasised the strengthening of the Indo-Pacific partnership, recognising the need to adapt to global political, trade, and economic changes influenced by new technologies. Speaking on India-Philippines ties, President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos was quoted as saying, 'I think it is a reaffirmation of the alliance and the partnership that we are strengthening. What used to be referred to as the Asia Pacific Region, we now refer to it as the Indo-Pacific Region, which is, I think, the correct evolution of that understanding because of the global nature of all of politics, all of trade and all of economy.' He further added, 'To build upon what we already have and to certainly explore the many opportunities that have arisen in the past few years because of the new technologies and the changing state of the global economy and the geopolitics around us now.' President Marcos Jr. and his wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. After laying a wreath at the Rajghat, they signed the visitors' book and were presented with mementoes and books. (With inputs from agencies)
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Government meetings spark buzz of J&K statehood
High-level meetings on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir that led to the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union territories set off speculation on Monday that the Centre may start the process of restoring the region's statehood. Adding fuel to this was a meeting of NDA members of Parliament called for Tuesday morning and the separate Sunday meetings between President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah. (PTI) Adding fuel to this was a meeting of NDA members of Parliament called for Tuesday morning and the separate Sunday meetings between President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah. Government officials and ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries remained tight-lipped about the bunch of meetings, including the one Union home minister Amit Shah held with national security advisor Ajit Doval, Intelligence Bureau chief Tapan Kumar Deka, and home secretary Govind Mohan on Monday. No details of this meeting, which was held in Parliament precincts, were shared. The speculation even prompted J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah to take to X and post: 'I've heard every possible permutation & combination about what to expect in J&K tomorrow so let me stick my neck out and say nothing will happen tomorrow - fortunately nothing bad will happen but unfortunately nothing positive will happen either. ' J&K was bifurcated into two UTs of J&K and Ladakh after Parliament on August 5, 2019 passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill and read down Article 370 and 35 (A) that gave the erstwhile state special powers to determine issues of domicile. Since the formation of the National Conference-led government in J&K almost 10 months ago, there has been a clamour to restore statehood in J&K. To be sure, both the Prime Minister and the home minister have stated that the region's statehood would be restored at the appropriate time. A senior BJP leader, while refusing to comment on the speculation said: 'This is a promise that the government has already made…and it will be done when the time is right.' This person, who asked not to be named, attributed the speculation of 'a big ticket announcement' to the two major events that took place on August 5. The first was the Bill for Abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 and a year later, on the foundation ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Modi and Shah separately calling on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan prompted rumours that the Centre may have a crucial bill on its agenda for the ongoing monsoon session that will end on August 21. To be sure, officials and party functionaries said the two leaders calling on the President was not unusual. 'The PM briefs the President on his foreign visits, the HM too meets her as required…' a second BJP functionary said. The meetings come in the backdrop of the impending vice presidential election that has been necessitated by the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar who announced his exit on July 21, citing ill health. The election to pick the new VP has been scheduled for September 9, with August 21 being the last date for filing nominations. The second party functionary said the process of shortlisting candidates and reaching out to the allies including the Telugu Desam Party and the Janata Dal (United) to elicit their support will be initiated by the BJP leadership. 'So far, all the names being mentioned in the media are speculative,' the second functionary said. Some party leaders however indicated that the candidate is unlikely to be a sitting Lok Sabha MP or someone who holds a gubernatorial position. A meeting of the NDA parliamentary party has also been scheduled for Tuesday, which is likely to be addressed by the PM. Although such meetings used to be routinely held during Parliament sessions, their frequency has dropped after 2024. The last such meeting of NDA lawmakers was held on July 2, 2024. All eyes are also on the announcement for the election of the BJP's new party president. The term of the incumbent JP Nadda was extended till June 2024, but the election process has been the party president is elected unopposed. While the constitutional requirements for the election have been met, elections to pick new state presidents in at least 50% of the states are over, but there has been no word on the reason for the delay in announcing the date for the election of the new party president. A few party leaders said the process may get underway after the election of the VP is over, while some others indicated that the incumbent may continue till state polls are held in Bihar later this year. But right now, everyone is holding their breath for August 5.
