India’s leader promises trade and investment in a visit to Trinidad and Tobago
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Trinidad and Tobago for a two-day visit, marking the first bilateral Prime Ministerial-level visit from India since 1999, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs.
- He received the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the highest civilian honor, in recognition of his global leadership and humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic, stated Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
- Modi emphasized the cultural connections between India and Trinidad, noting that around 40% of the population is of Indian origin, as reported by India's Ministry of External Affairs.
- The visit aims to enhance investments in energy, health, and security sectors, while some groups in Trinidad expressed criticism regarding Modi's political legacy, highlighted by the Anjuman Sunnat-ul-Jamaat Association.
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PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest civilian honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the country's highest national honour, during his visit to Port of Spain. This marks the first bilateral Prime Minister-level visit from India to the Caribbean nation since 1999. Modi emphasized the cultural connections between India and Trinidad and Tobago, particularly with eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
PM Modi honoured with Trinidad & Tobago's highest civilian award, says 'accept on behalf of Indians'
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced the award on Thursday, describing Prime Minister Modi's visit as a powerful symbol of shared heritage and a moment of collective pride rooted in historical ties.
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