Addressing a joint press briefing with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Jaishankar said, "As you all know, India's ties with the Philippines have seen very perceptible growth in recent times. Prime Minister Modi met President Marcos during the India-ASEAN Summit in September last year. And I will have the honour of calling on President (Bongbong Marcos) later this afternoon and look forward to conveying Prime Minister (Narendra Modi's) greetings and good wishes."