PM Modi will visit Manila on November 16-17 at the invitation of Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. He will attend the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit. Highlighting the complex history and society of Myanmar, the MEA Secretary stated that "patience and consistency" in engagements with the country is necessary. Modi’s Philippines visit will focus on Quad coordination, ASEAN trade negotiations, maritime security and Myanmar’s political crisis.