Philippines' Marcos in India as navies hold joint drills
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New Delhi: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos arrived in India on Monday on a visit aimed at strengthening defence and strategic ties between nat...
New Delhi: Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos arrived in India on Monday on a visit aimed at strengthening defence and strategic ties between nations as they navigate tensions with China across the Asia-Pacific.
The five-day visit follows the Philippines' acquisition of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system -- the first such export by New Delhi -- with deliveries beginning in April under a $375 million deal signed in 2022.
The visit comes as Indian Navy warships take part in patrols of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time.
Talks between Marcos and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected Tuesday with a focus on expanding maritime security coordination and intelligence-sharing.
The Philippines has heightened defence cooperation with a range of allies over the past year after a series of clashes in the contested waterway.
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