<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a telephonic conversation with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and congratulated him for his victory in the presidential election. <br />''<br />''He will be the 17th President of the Philippines. Both the leaders reviewed various areas of bilateral engagement, and expressed satisfaction at the rapid growth of co-operation between the two countries in recent years.<br />''<br />''During the talk, Mr Modi reiterated the important role that Philippines played in India's Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific Vision. He also expressed the desire to further expand bilateral relations.<br />''<br />''The Prime Minister also assured President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of India's full support in his plans and projects for Philippines' development.</span><br />