External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is reaching Philippines today on a three-day official visit. This will be his first visit to Philippines as External Affairs Minister.<br />''<br />''Dr Jaishankar will hold talks with his counterpart, Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines. <br />''<br />''The Ministers will review developments in bilateral relations since the meeting of the Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation that they co-chaired in virtual format in November 2020.<br />''<br />''Regional and international issues of mutual interest would also be discussed.<br />''<br />''In addition to other meetings Dr Jaishankar will also interact with the Indian community in Manila.<br />