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Philippines President pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat

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New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr on Tuesday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat during his ongoing state visit to India.

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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the gesture reflected the shared commitment of both India and the Philippines to the ideals of truth and non-violence.

In a post on X, Jaiswal wrote, "Shared commitment to the ideals of truth and non-violence. President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr of the Philippines paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat today."

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Marcos was accorded a ceremonial welcome earlier at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the visiting leader at the forecourt.

The Ministry of External Affairs noted that Marcos was welcomed by a Guard of Honour and a ceremonial welcome.

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In a post on X, the MEA stated, "A special welcome for a special partner! President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr of the Philippines on his maiden State Visit to India was welcomed by Guard of Honour & ceremonial welcome. Warmly greeted by President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan."

The Rashtrapati Bhavan, in a post on X, also shared, "President Droupadi Murmu accorded a ceremonial welcome to H.E. Mr Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines at Rashtrapati Bhavan."

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