Overview

• On August 5, the two nations exchanged a landmark Declaration witnessed by President Marcos and Prime Minister Modi, elevating their relationship to a Strategic Partnership.
• Under the five-year Plan of Action (2025–2029), Manila and New Delhi committed to joint initiatives spanning political affairs, trade and investment, connectivity, defense, maritime security, science and technology, climate change, space, health, agriculture, digital innovation, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
• A total of eleven pacts were signed covering defense and coast guard collaboration, legal cooperation, science and technology partnerships, digital infrastructure, space cooperation and cultural exchange programs.
• Manila granted visa-free entry to Indian tourists and India introduced free e-tourist visas for Filipino visitors while both sides advanced talks on a preferential trade agreement and joint ventures in critical minerals, clean technology and agriculture.
• President Marcos confirmed plans for more maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea and both governments agreed to coordinate regional diplomacy through ASEAN forums, the Voice of the Global South summit and climate initiatives like the International Solar Alliance.