Overview

• Presidents Marcos Jr and Modi agreed to reciprocal visa waivers, granting visa-free entry to Indian tourists and free e-visas for Filipinos.
• Air India will launch non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila starting October 1, marking the first direct link between the capitals.
• The Ministry of External Affairs said further discussions are underway to extend air links to additional destinations.
• The agreements were finalized during President Marcos Jr’s five-day state visit to New Delhi from August 4 to 8.
• The initiatives aim to spur tourism growth, strengthen economic ties and deepen people-to-people exchanges.