The fifth meeting of India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) was held in Manila on September 11, 2024. India and Philippines both sides exchanged wide-ranging discussions were held on enhancing defence cooperation & strategic ties between the two nations.
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5th India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting
The 5th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Philippines was held in Manila. India's Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane attended the India-Philippines JDCC meeting.
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India-Philippines JDCC Meeting: Co-chaired by
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and his counterpart Senior Undersecretary, Ministry of National Defence of Philippines Mr Irineo Cruz Espino co-chaired 5th India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting, in Manila.
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India-Philippines JDCC Meeting: Discussions
India and Philippines both sides exchanged wide-ranging discussions on bilateral as well as multilateral issues.
The two countries reviewed the outcome of the third Service-to-Service dialogue held on September 10, 2024 and expressed satisfaction at the growth in bilateral defence cooperation in all areas.
India-Philippines JDCC Meeting: Key Highlights
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane invited the Philippines to partner with the Indian defence industry in co-development and co-production of equipment. The Philippines also invited investments in long-term equity partnership towards promoting assured supply chains.
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Both sides affirmed the commitment to support each other to achieve the goal of self-reliance in defence production. They appreciated the operationalization of White Shipping Information Exchange and opening of a defence wing at Embassy of India, Manila in near future.
Joint Defence Cooperation Committee
The Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) construct has been established under the ambit of the Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between India and the Philippines signed in 2006.
In the 75th year of diplomatic relations and 10 years of Act East policy, the co-chairmanship of JDCC is upgraded to Secretary-level.
Static Current Affairs related to Philippines for upcoming exams
- Capital city: Manila
- Largest city: Quezon City
- Official languages: Filipino; English
- President: Bongbong Marcos
- Vice President: Sara Duterte
- Total Population 2024 estimate: 114,163,719 (12th)
- Currency: Philippine peso (₱) (PHP)
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