New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Hyderabad house.

During the talks, both leaders decided to officially elevate their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, marking a significant milestone in their growing cooperation. The announcement was made following high-level talks between the leaders of the two nations, where they also jointly witnessed the exchange of the Plan of Action (2025-29) for the implementation of the new partnership framework.

The discussions covered a wide range of issues, reinforcing ties across political, economic, defence, and cultural domains. A number of key documents were exchanged, including the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty...