Demand For Indian Defence Items Growing In Philippines, Says Envoy Ignacio

In an interview with ABP Live, Ambassador Josel F. Ignacio says Manila continues to seek increasing defence purchases from New Delhi in an effort to give shape to its defence modernisation plans.

Ambassador Josel F. Ignacio described India as a 'natural partner' for the Philippines. (Photo credit: Sanchit Giri)

Source : ABP

India-Philippines: Demand for Indian defence equipment is growing in the Philippines after Manila purchased the BrahMos supersonic missiles from New Delhi as it suits the kind of deterrence and security framework the southeast Asian nation is developing in the face of increasing Chinese aggression, according to the Ambassador of Philippines to India, Josel F. Ignacio. Speaking exclusively to ABP Live, Ignacio said India is now a “natural partner” for the Philippines, especially when