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Philippines' Marcos to Attend BRICS Summit in India Amid Bilateral Meetings

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will represent the Philippines at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, focusing on ASEAN ties and multilateral cooperation.

Philippines' Marcos to Attend BRICS Summit in India Amid Bilateral Meetings
Photo: Presidential Communications Operations Office · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, from September 12 to 13. His attendance is part of a broader strategy to enhance ties with the ASEAN region and promote the agenda of emerging powers.

During the summit, Marcos is expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as various business executives. The discussions will aim to deepen cooperation between the Philippines and India, particularly within the context of ASEAN relations.

Leaders from other member nations, including China, will also be in attendance. Chinese President Xi Jinping is confirmed to visit India for the summit, marking his first trip to the country in seven years. Xi's agenda includes discussions with Modi focused on bilateral relations amidst ongoing tensions.

Archive photo: Philippines' Marcos to Attend BRICS Summit in India Amid Bilateral Meetings
Archive photoPhoto: theglobalpanorama · Flickr · BY-SA

According to various reports, Modi is likely to hold additional bilateral meetings with other key leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, on the first day of the summit.

Additionally, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been invited to address the summit, emphasizing themes such as resilience, innovation, and global cooperation. His remarks will focus on the need for a multipolar world and reform of the United Nations Security Council.

As the summit approaches, the dynamics within the BRICS bloc will be closely watched, especially concerning unity among member states given the current geopolitical tensions, including issues related to the conflict in Iran.