President Draupadi Murmu visited India, President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R.K. Marcos Junior was welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan. A banquet was also organized in honor of President Marcos. On this occasion, President Draupadi Murmu said that there is a centuries-old relationship between India-Filippines. The partnership between the two countries is also the foundation of peace, stability and prosperity.
#Watch Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu received Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, President of the republic of the Philippines, at rashtrapati bhavan today. She also hosted a banquet in his honor. pic.twitter.com/ltg03hdpjm
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President Draupadi Murmu said that relations between India and the Philippines make the relationship with centuries-old cultural and commercial exchanges give a strong foundation to our friendship and cooperation. I am confident that our people and business will cooperate more in visa system with more ease, better air connectivity.
He said that both our countries are rich in rich artistic heritage and cultural diversity. A glimpse of our centuries old relationships can still be seen. I have been told that the Ramayana -based legends are also popular in the Philippines. I hope that our friends of the Philippines will be able to experience this cultural bond during the dinner.
The President said that our partnership is not only beneficial for our people, but it is also the foundation of peace, stability and prosperity in our region. The Philippines is an important partner in India’s Act East Policy, Ocean Vision and Hind-Pacific approach. We are happy that the Philippines is going to preside over ASEAN next year. We wish him all the best for the successful chairmanship of ASEAN.
He said that as fellow members of Global South, we face similar challenges. We share the same goals for the development and progress of our people. We should focus on areas of partnership that improve the daily lives of our people. We welcome growing bilateral cooperation in digital and financial technologies.