The Philippines is enhancing its military capabilities by constructing its first BrahMos anti-ship missile base, supplied by India, to alter the strategic balance with China in the South China Sea. Ambassador Josel F. Ignacio highlights the growing defense ties with India, including significant bilateral trade, preferential trade agreements, and defense procurement. The BrahMos cruise missiles are termed a 'game changer' by Ignacio, showcasing India's role in modernizing the Philippines' armed forces.
Terming the #BrahMos cruise missiles inducted by the #Philippines as a “game changer”, which provides credible capabilities, Philippines's Josel F. Ignacio said India was a major source for the modernisation of the nation's armed forces, reports @dperi84 https://t.co/MHV9DdTfaV
Philippines Ambassador to India @PHinIndia Josel Francisco Ignacio on India's border situation with China: Closely following development..in the end, it offers valuable lessons. Ultimately the goal of any country to resolve peacefully. https://t.co/R4CiNQOZqS
"we see more high level dialogue.. couple of high level dialogues this year",Philippines Ambassador to India @PHinIndia Josel Francisco Ignacio on India ties https://t.co/R4CiNQOZqS
"Defence relationship seeing a renaissance", Philippines ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio; Adds,'we look at India as one of our main sources of (defence) procurement'. https://t.co/R4CiNQOrBk
Philippines Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio on India ties: -Bilateral trade in 2023:$3 bn -Balance of trade in India's favour -Both sides hoping on a preferential trade agreement -Indian IT, Pharma, Infra companies in Philippines -1st Indian rice consignment sent in Apr 2024 https://t.co/R4CiNQOZqS
Philippines Ambassador to India Josel Francisco Ignacio briefing at @orfonline https://t.co/Yk1XDK7bCL
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#Philippines BrahMos missile base drops a sea gauntlet on #China India-supplied missiles aim to alter strategic balance with China in South China Sea but military shortcomings will limit their deterrent impact. The Philippines’ construction of its first BrahMos anti-ship… https://t.co/TcDUpX0UHT
In its latest iteration of the Diplomat Diaries Series, @orfonline is hosting a conversation with Josel F. Ignacio, Ambassador of the Philippines to India 24 June 2024 | 3.30 PM IST Register here👉https://t.co/FYTbr4Cd0I https://t.co/ohrbYNcP73