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Hans India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Defence and security partnership central pillar of India-Philippines strategic alignment: Report
The defence and security partnership has become the central pillar of India-Philippines strategic alignment, further strengthened during the visit of Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, last week. The strong defence ties are clearly demonstrated in the agreement signed on the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems to the Philippines. Marcos Jr stated that India and Philippines have agreed to continue levelling up cooperation in defence and security while expressing satisfaction over the rapid pace of the Philippines ongoing defence modernization and the expanding capabilities and footprint of India's indigenous defence industry as a partner in this undertaking that is exemplified by the BrahMos project, a report on 360info detailed. On the eve of President Marcos visit to India, the navies of India and Philippines participated in their first-ever joint exercises in the South China Sea on August 3-4. The exercises were held in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, as part of Manila's efforts to counter China's maritime assertiveness. For the exercise, India had deployed three warships - INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan while the Philippines deployment comprised BRP Miguel Malvar and BRP Jose Rizal. Reportedly, Chinese vessels followed the Indian-Philippine flotilla. According to the report, this shift indicates a strategic evolution in India's approach towards the Indo‑Pacific. Previously, India had refrained from directly mentioning South China Sea with only few exceptions. However, India has now expressed adherence to the 2016 South China Sea arbitration award, focusing on upholding a rules-based maritime order. "India no longer considers South China Sea issue as a peripheral concern, but is being regarded integral to its maritime and economic security as well as its regional leadership claims. India's partnership with the Philippines showcases New Delhi's ambitions in the Indo‑Pacific," the 360info report mentioned. India's presence in South China Sea through naval exercises and selling Brahmos missile to Philippines demonstrates an operational follow-through and not just diplomatic alignment. The move is aimed to present a viable counterweight to China's claims in a region important for global trade, according to the report. Philippines pursuit of having deeper ties with regional partners like India demonstrates its willingness to reduce dependency on a single ally and have multi-directional security and economic collaborations.
Fibre2Fashion
6 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
India-Philippines strategic partnership to strive for PTA conclusion
India and the Philippines today announced the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two sides following talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr in New Delhi. Guided by the Plan of Action (2025-2029) adopted by the two countries today, the India-Philippines Strategic Partnership includes economic, trade and investment cooperation. India and the Philippines today announced the establishment of a bilateral strategic partnership following talks between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr in New Delhi. Apart from promoting business and commercial linkages, both sides will strive for expeditious conclusion of the negotiations of the proposed preferential trade agreement. Apart from promoting business and commercial linkages, both sides will strive for expeditious conclusion of the negotiations of the proposed preferential trade agreement (PTA) for further promotion of trade. Both sides will promote further collaboration to facilitate two-way investments. Bilateral trade was worth approximately $3.3 billion in fiscal 2024-25. Both the nations will facilitate early resolution of market access issues, foster greater integration with global supply chains and lay a robust foundation for new areas of collaboration, especially in renewable energy, critical minerals, electric vehicles, digital technologies and artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, creative industry and start-ups, construction and infrastructure, iron and steel, shipbuilding and ship repair, agriculture and tourism. Both sides will facilitate joint customs cooperation committee meetings for improved trade facilitation through simplified customs procedures, a release from the Indian Prime Minister's Office said. They will expedite the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to make it more effective, user-friendly, simple and trade facilitative for businesses. Other elements of the partnership are cooperation in politics, defence, security, maritime issues, science and technology, connectivity, culture, tourism, and legal and judicial services. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
'India's position on the South China Sea is clear and consistent': MEA
India's position on the South China Sea is "clear and consistent," and it considers it as part of the global commons, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. India's position on the South China Sea is "clear and consistent," and it considers it as part of the global commons, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. In response to a query raised during a special briefing here on the ongoing visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran said India has an "abiding interest" in peace and stability in the region. He was asked about the just-held India-Philippines bilateral naval exercise off the Philippines. According to reports, the exercise also took place in parts of the South China Sea. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
India has abiding interest in peace in South China Sea, says MEA
India's position on the South China Sea is "clear and consistent," and it considers it as part of the global commons, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday (August 5, 2025). In response to a query raised during a special briefing in New Delhi on the ongoing visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran said India has an "abiding interest" in peace and stability in the region. He was asked about the just-held India-Philippines bilateral naval exercise off the Philippines. According to reports, the exercise also took place in parts of the South China Sea.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India has abiding interest in peace in South China Sea: MEA
India's position on the South China Sea is "clear and consistent," and it considers it as part of the global commons , the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. In response to a query raised during a special briefing here on the ongoing visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr , MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran said India has an "abiding interest" in peace and stability in the region. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program He was asked about the just-held India-Philippines bilateral naval exercise off the Philippines. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like SRM Online MBA | India's top ranked institute SRM Online Learn More Undo According to reports, the exercise also took place in parts of the South China Sea.
