India-Philippines officials agree to enhance cooperation in defence, security during Strategic Dialogue
The 14th India-Philippines Policy Consultation Talks and 5th Strategic Dialogue were held on September 9 in New Delhi when officials of the two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in defence and security.
The Indian delegation was led by Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, India.
India-Philippines Policy Consultation Talks and Strategic Dialogue co-chaired by Secretary (East), MEA @Jaideepmazumder and @useclazaro @DFAPHL took place in Delhi on 9 September.
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The Philippines delegation was led by Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines.
"Both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and agreed to enhance cooperation in defence and security, the maritime domain, trade & investment, healthcare, education, energy, agriculture, digital and financial technology, space, connectivity, culture and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides exchanged perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The co-chairs concurred that the above mechanisms were important for further strengthening and deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors of engagement.
Both sides also acknowledged that completion of 75 years of India-Philippines diplomatic relations this year is a significant milestone in the trajectory of our partnership and agreed to intensify cooperation to the next level, in all areas.
