00:00The bilateral relations of the Philippines and India were strengthened
00:04alongside the 75th anniversary of the bilateral relations of the two countries.
00:09This is the report of Clayce Alpardilla.
00:14The bilateral relations of the two countries will be strengthened by the Philippines and India
00:19amidst the geopolitical condition.
00:22On my courtesy in Palacio,
00:25President Fernie Nadar Marcos Jr. helped Indian Minister of State for External Affairs,
00:31Pabitra Margarita.
00:33Here, the two leaders announced the strengthening of the bilateral relations of the two countries
00:39that marked the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic relations last November.
00:45This is considered an important success of India that brought prosperity to the Philippines.
00:51President Marcos said,
00:53despite the strong bilateral relations,
00:57it is important to strengthen the alliance and cooperation of the Philippines and India
01:02in the face of challenges not only in Asia but also in the Indo-Pacific.
01:07Among the challenges facing the region are security threats,
01:12issues in the territory, and climate change.
01:16On November 16, 1949,
01:18when the diplomatic relations of the Philippines and India were established,
01:22in 2023,
01:25the total share of the two countries reached more than US$3 billion.
01:31The Philippines is exporting minerals, minerals, and fruits to India
01:36while our country is obtaining pharmaceutical products from India
01:42and is ranked 15th among the leading trading partners of the Philippines.
01:47There are 53 agreements signed between the two countries
01:52that are anchored in the Declaration of the Co-Operation of Agriculture, Energy, and Defense
02:01of the Philippines
02:03for Pambansang TV in the new Philippines.
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