00:00The Philippines and India are planning the possible state visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. this year.
00:06According to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, they are arranging the date for this,
00:11where they hope to strengthen the cooperation between the two countries.
00:16According to Secretary Manalo, it is expected that there will be concrete deliverables and an agreement
00:22if the stated state visit will continue.
00:25Meanwhile, despite the two countries' efforts to expand maritime cooperation,
00:31joint patrol exercises, and maritime safety,
00:35they are also studying the deeper Coast Guard cooperation to fight piracy and human trafficking.
