Marcos heads to Delhi to attend BRICS Summit
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, aiming to represent ASEAN's perspective on pressing global issues. He plans to amplify the regional bloc's voice on peace, security, inclusive growth, and a rules-based international order. Marcos will engage BRICS members on these priorities and offer views on addressing challenges for developing economies.
Why it matters
This event signifies the Philippines' engagement with a major emerging economic bloc and its efforts to amplify ASEAN's voice on global governance, sustainable development, and international law. Marcos's participation could influence regional and global policy discussions and strengthen diplomatic ties.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leaves for New Delhi, India, on September 11, Friday to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit. (Presidential Communications Office) MANILA, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday evening left for New Delhi, India, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, bringing with him a vow to amplify the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) outlook on pressing global issues.
Marcos departed Villamor Air Base in Pasay City at 7:50 p.m., accompanied by Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Teresa Lazaro, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda, and Finance Secretary Frederick Go.
READ: Marcos to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi from Sep. 12-13
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