New Delhi / Bengaluru, August 8, 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines conducted a state visit to India from August 4 to August 8, 2025, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and India.
Key Events
- Arrival in New Delhi: President Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos arrived in the Indian capital on August 4. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.
(Source: Philippine Information Agency) - Business and Innovation Engagements in Bengaluru: On the latter part of his visit, the President travelled to Bengaluru to meet with business leaders, innovation hubs and technology investors.
(Source: Philippine News Agency)
Major Outcomes
- Investment Pledges: The state visit generated USD 5.8 billion in potential investments, with USD 446 million in direct investments in renewable energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure, manufacturing, and IT-BPM.
(Source: Philippine Information Agency) - Agreements Signed: The Philippines and India signed agreements covering defence, maritime cooperation, space research, digital technology, tourism and healthcare.
(Source: Philippine News Agency)
Significance
- This was the first Philippine presidential state visit to India since 2007, when former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo visited.
(Source: Philippine News Agency) - The visit highlighted a commitment to strengthen bilateral relations through trade, defence, innovation and people-to-people ties.
(Source: Philippine News Agency)
Accreditation / Sources
- Philippine News Agency — PBBM to visit India Aug. 4-8
- Philippine Information Agency — PBBM arrives in New Delhi for state visit to India
- Philippine News Agency — Marcos departs for India to deepen ties, woo investors
- Philippine News Agency — India visit: Marcos off to Bengaluru after productive New Delhi leg
- Philippine Information Agency — Fruitful week: President Marcos wraps up landmark India visit with Strategic Partnership, $5.8B investment pledges
