Brics Summit: PM Modi’s bilateral talks put security, trade in focus
Modi and Marcos agreed to enhance India-Philippines cooperation in defense, trade, and security at the Brics Summit, addressing regional issues together.
On the sidelines of the Brics Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in defense, security, trade, and investment. The Philippines, currently chairing Asean, allowed the two leaders to assess the depth of their relationship. Both nations agreed to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including space, railway infrastructure, fintech, education, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
Prime Minister Modi also met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to review their strategic partnership, covering areas such as trade, infrastructure, food security, digital public infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Modi reiterated India's commitment to a more balanced global order and the Global South's priorities.
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