Manila [Philippines], February 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday held "productive discussions" on a wide range of issues with Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Teodoro L Locsin.

"Held productive discussions with FM @teddyboylocsin of Philippines. We are entering a new phase in our partnership which will further the mutuality of national security and development aspirations. Our conversations covered a range of issues dealing with both," Jaishankar wrote in a tweet.

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"Expect to take forward a shared agenda through sustained engagement. Thank you @teddyboylocsin for a warm welcome and generous hospitality," Jaishankar tweeted.

Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to the Philippines from February 13 to 15. Jaishankar was welcomed by Locsin upon his arrival at the Foreign Ministry for talks.

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Jaishankar arrived here from Australia where he attended the fourth Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Melbourne. (ANI)

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