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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Phillipines on November 12. PM Modi will attend the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits during his three day visit to the country.
Updated : Nov 11, 2017, 03:47 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Philippines on November 12. PM Modi will attend the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits during his three day visit to the country.
The agenda is committed to boost regional trade and combating terrorism and strengthen ties with Indo- Pacific Region and ASEAN.
The three-day visit to Philippines includes a bilateral meeting with several international leaders.
PM Modi shall attend the 15th India-ASEAN summit on November 12 followed by East Asia summit on November 14.
India-ASEAN summit targets to focus more on trade and investment related issues. On the other hand East Asia summit shall focus on combating terrorism, dealing with maritime security and matters relating to non-proliferation and migration.
Special Celebrations of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Leaders' Meeting and ASEAN Business and Investment Summit will also be an engagement during his visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and tweets:
I will be travelling to Philippines on a 3-day visit, starting 12th November. I will take part in the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits, which symbolise India’s commitment towards deepening engagement with ASEAN and India-Pacific Region. https://t.co/BMGDT8MobR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2017
During the Philippines visit, there would be bilateral talks with the President of the Philippines HE Mr. Rodrigo Duterte. India seeks to further diversify cooperation with the Philippines. I will also have interactions with other ASEAN and East Asia Summit Leaders.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2017
The other important engagements include Special Celebrations of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Leaders' Meeting and ASEAN Business and Investment Summit.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2017
I look forward to interacting with the Indian Community in Philippines. There will also be visits to the International Rice Research Institute and Mahavir Philippines Foundation Inc.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2017