1. Home
  2. Blog
  3. UPSC

India- Philippines


Why is it in the new?

  • India reaffirms its backing for Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty regarding the issue of the South China Sea.
  • Both countries uphold the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 as the constitution of the seas.
  • They advocate for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
An overview of India-Philippines bilateral relations

Strategic Relations:

·       Both countries consider China a common challenge, aligning their strategic interests within India’s Act East policy.

·       Collaboration within multilateral forums like the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

 

Defence and Security Cooperation:

·       Contract signed to supply the BrahMos missile system.

·       Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Industry and Logistics cooperation.

Trade and Investments:

·       Bilateral trade amounted to USD 3.05 billion in 2022-23.

·       India is the largest supplier of pharmaceutical products to the Philippines.

·       Indian investments in the Philippines are valued at approximately US $5 billion.

Developmental Cooperation:

·       Philippines benefits from India’s capacity-building programme, particularly under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation initiative.

·       India offers scholarships to Filipino students through the ‘Study in India’ programme.

Diaspora and Educational Ties:

·       The Indian community in the Philippines is estimated to be around 150,000.

·       Indian students pursue medical studies in the Philippines.

Humanitarian Assistance:

·       India provided support during crises such as the aftermath of super typhoon Haiyan (2013) and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Challenges in Relations:

·       Potential for deeper trade and investment relations remains largely untapped.

·       Fluctuating relations between the Philippines and China pose challenges to bilateral ties.

 


Get free UPSC Updates straight to your inbox!

Get Updates on New Notification about APPSC, TSPSC and UPSC

Get Current Affairs Updates Directly into your Inbox

Discover more from AMIGOS IAS

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

WhatsApp Us

Exit mobile version