This year marks the completion of 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines. To commemorate this special occasion, External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar and Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to India, H.E Mr. Josel F. Ignacio unveiled a joint logo, in the presence of Undersecretary (Vice-Minister) of Tourism of the Republic of the Philippines, H.E Ms. Maria Rica C. Bueno, on 13 November 2024.
The joint logo incorporates elements from the Indian and the Philippine national flags, including the Ashok Chakra and the Sun and also features national birds of both countries – the Peacock and the Eagle. The placement of these elements symbolizes the enduring friendship, cultural bonds and shared values between the two countries.
India and the Philippines share warm and friendly relations, which have provided a firm basis to our expanding bilateral cooperation ranging from political exchanges, trade & investment, defence & security, healthcare & medicine, agriculture, development partnership, engagement in new technologies to tourism, culture and people-to-people exchanges.
The 75th anniversary celebrations coincide with the completion of a decade of India’s Act East Policy. Several special commemorative events and activities are being planned to foster greater cooperation, including under the ASEAN Framework, between India and the Philippines.