The 14th meeting of India-Philippines Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI) was convened on 05 June 2026 in Manila, Philippines
Meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Amit Verma, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India, and Mr. Allan B. Gepty, Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry, International Trade Group
Bilateral trade between India and Philippines reached USD 3.9 billion in 2025–26
Discussions covered trends in bilateral trade and investment, identification of priority products and services
Explored potential areas of collaboration in sectors including film, energy, construction and infrastructure, ICT/IT-BPM/AI, and pharmaceuticals
Discussions covered customs cooperation and facilitation, agricultural cooperation and market access for specific products
Discussed trade settlement in national currencies
Discussed early conclusion of ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Review
Discussed engagement for bilateral India–Philippines Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)
An interaction with Indian businesses operating in Philippines was held on 04 June 2026
Next meeting of JWGTI will be held in New Delhi, India
