PM Modi to leave for Philippines tomorrow for India-ASEAN summit
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday leave for a three-day visit to the Philippines where he will attend the Asean and East Asia Summits and hold a bilateral meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte.
"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," Modi said on Saturday in a series of tweets.
This will be Modi’s first official visit to the Philippines as Prime Minister.
"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," the PM said.
He said 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.
"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," Modi said.
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