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Diplomacy

India and Philippines friends by choice, partners by destiny: PM Modi

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Lauding ties between India and the Philippines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the two nations are "friends by choice and partners by destiny." He emphasised that while the diplomatic ties might be new, the cultural bond between the two nations exists from the ancient times and termed the Philippines' Ramayana Maharadia Lawana as a "living proof" of the centuries-old cultural ties.

India, Philippines conduct first bilateral maritime exercise, strengthen naval ties

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:22 PM

Manila, Aug 5 (IANS) The navies of India and the Philippines successfully conducted their first-ever bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) from August 3 to 4, showcasing advanced naval manoeuvres and underlining the growing security partnership between the two nations, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stated.

Pakistan's real power centre: Asim Munir's military rule in civilians' clothing (IANS Analysis)

IANS | August 4, 2025 9:03 PM

Islamabad: As Field Marshal Asim Munir wrapped up yet another high-profile visit to China, Pakistan's indispensable "iron brother", it carries an explicit message for both domestic and external audiences that Pakistan's top General is not just the Chief of Army Staff. He is the country's de facto head of state, foreign minister, and economic strategist rolled into one uniformed figure.

EAM Jaishankar calls on Philippines President in New Delhi

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:22 PM

New Delhi/Manila, Aug 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr in New Delhi on Monday, expressing confidence that the visiting leader's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will significantly deepen the ties between two nations.

Pakistan Foreign Minister to visit Bangladesh this month

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:31 PM

Dhaka, Aug 4 (IANS) Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake a two-day visit to Bangladesh starting August 23, the local media reported on Monday. This would mark the first bilateral visit by a Pakistani foreign minister in a long time amid growing closeness between Dhaka and Islamabad since the exit of the Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, last year.

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