New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Henry Rhoel Aguda, Secretary of Information and Communications Technology of the Philippines, on Wednesday expressed a strong desire for closer technological and bilateral ties with India, highlighting the deep cultural and strategic synergy between the two nations.

Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Aguda emphasised the Philippines' unique geographic position and the immense potential for a mutually beneficial partnership in the technology sector.

"The Philippines is strategically and geographically located as the window to the west. We feel that by partnering with India, we would be able to bring some of the technology back to the Philippines so that we can be...