Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manila, the capital of the Philippines, from November 16 to participate in the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st ASEAN-led East Asia Summit. The visit was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on November 12, 2026. During the visit, the Prime Minister is expected to attend a dinner hosted by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and hold bilateral meetings with other world leaders. Keep reading to know in detail.
PM Modi’s Philippines Visit 2026
| Detail | Information |
| Indian Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Destination | Manila, Philippines |
| Announced visit period | November 16–18, 2026 |
| Main event | 23rd ASEAN-India Summit |
| Other major meeting | 21st East Asia Summit |
| ASEAN Chair for 2026 | Philippines |
| Host | President Ferdinand Marcos Jr |
| Summit theme | Navigating the Future |
| Announcement | Ministry of External Affairs, November 12, 2026 |
Which Summits Will PM Modi Attend in the Philippines?
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will participate in two major regional meetings. ASEAN-India Summit 23rd India-ASEAN cooperation, trade, investment, maritime security and strategic partnership. East Asia Summit 21st Regional and global issues, security, defence and geopolitical developments. The ASEAN-India Summit will review progress in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and ASEAN. Leaders will also discuss the ASEAN-India Plan of Action for 2026-2030 and identify areas for future cooperation.
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| Cambodia | China |
| Indonesia | Japan |
| Laos | Republic of Korea |
| Malaysia | Australia |
| Myanmar | New Zealand |
| Philippines | United States |
| Singapore | Russia |
| Thailand | |
| Timor-Leste | |
| Vietnam |
Will PM Modi Meet Other World Leaders?
The MEA has confirmed that bilateral meetings with other leaders are part of the Prime Minister’s programme in Manila. The schedule will also include a dinner hosted by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The government is trying to accommodate an interaction with members of the Indian community in the Philippines.
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