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Updated October 18th, 2019 at 21:52 IST

President Kovind: 'India-Philippines committed to eliminate terror'

President Ram Nath Kovind said that India and the Philippines are committed on working together to eliminate and defeat terrorism

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President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that both India and the Philippines will work together to destroy and eliminate terrorism.

While on a 7-day visit to the Philippines and Japan, President Ram Nath Kovind participated in delegation-level talks with the President of Philippines Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines on Friday, October 18. During the talks, both the countries signed agreements about maritime domain, security, tourism, science and technology, and culture.

Both the leaders also addressed a joint press gathering and spoke about the discussions in the delegation-level meeting. President Kovind also welcomed the initiative of the Philippines to explore its pre-colonial linkages with India. Both countries will set up a group of experts to research & document their ancient ties. Laguna copper plate inscription discovered in the Philippines bears the influence of Pallava script.

While discussing tourism Ram Nath Kovind emphasized how India is one of the fastest-growing source countries for tourists to the Philippines. Adding to the growth of tourism he added that both sides are soon planning to start direct flights, which will give a boost to the connectivity.

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President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Japan

President Ram Nath Kovind will be arriving in Tokyo on October 21. While in Japan, he will be attending the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito on October 22 where he will be joined by eminent personalities like Britain’s Prince Charles and Chinese Vice-President Wang Qishan. According to officials, about 80 world leaders are expected at the ceremony and banquets, which will be held over two days. Royal families of the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia are also among the invitees due to attend. During his visit to Japan, the President is not scheduled to attend any official bilateral talks but he is expected to attend both the court banquet hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako and a state banquet hosted by the Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

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Published October 18th, 2019 at 21:09 IST

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