New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's role in rescuing Filipino nationals after a Houthi rebel attack in 2024, while addressing the joint press meet in Delhi.

He emphasised the importance of safe navigation and security for Filipino seafarers. "Safe navigation and security are important especially for Filipino seafarers who are on almost every ship plying these historic and strategic sea lanes. I again thank the Indian people and the brave men and women of the Indian Navy through Prime Minister Modi for your kind rescue of our nationals in 2024 after a Houthi rebel attack," he said.

"We recognise India's influence as the first responder role in this cr...