The 2025 India–Philippines Joint Issue marks 75 years of diplomatic relations through the national flowers of both countries – India‘s Lotus and the Philippines‘ Sampaguita, symbolising enduring friendship and shared values :
Issued by India
Issued on Aug 5, 2025
Issued for : The Department of Posts takes pride in releasing this Joint Issue of two commemorative postage stamps. Beyond marking 75 years of diplomatic relations, this release reflects India Post’s tradition of celebrating global partnerships through meaningful philatelic collections, offering collectors and citizens alike a symbol of international friendship.
Credits :
Stamps/Souvenir Sheet/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Shri Anuj Kumar
Type : Souvenir Sheet, Mint Condition
Colour : Multi Colour
Denomination : 5000 & 5000 Paise
Souvenir Sheet Price : 10000 Paise
Souvenir Sheets Printed : 1,12,000
Printing Process : Wet Offset
Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
About :
- India and the Philippines share warm and friendly ties, based on historical, cultural and civilisational connections, shared values and common interests. Diplomatic Relations between the two countries were formally established in November 1949.
- The Philippines is a key pillar in India’s Act East Policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, vision of the Indo-Pacific, and is a close partner in India’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.
- In recent years, the multifaceted cooperation between India and the Philippines has grown significantly. High-level political dialogues, expanding trade and commerce, growing defence and maritime partnerships, including Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), cooperation in the areas of science and technology, digital and financial technologies, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges are some of the key aspects of our bilateral engagement.
- India and the Philippines are commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. As part of the commemorative celebrations, this postage stamp set, themed on ‘National Flowers’ [Lotus (India) and Sampaguita (Philippines)] if being issued. The design symbolises the enduring friendship, close cultural connections and shared values between the two countries.
- Text : Prepared from the content provided by Ministry of External Affairs.
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