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Business Standard
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Modi departs for Argentina after concluding visit to Trinidad & Tobago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for Argentina in the third leg of his five-nation tour after concluding his two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago during which the two countries inked six agreements to expand bilateral ties. Following talks between Prime Minister Modi and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the two countries inked six agreements to shore up their cooperation in several sectors, including infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and culture. The two leaders also explored potential collaboration in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare and digital transformation, unified payments interface (UPI), capacity building and people-to-people exchanges. Modi landed in Port of Spain on Thursday in the second leg of his five-nation tour. It was the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to this Caribbean island nation since 1999. Prime Minister Modi is travelling to Argentina on a two-day visit at the invitation of Argentina President Javier Milei. Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Milei to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to further enhance the India-Argentina partnership in key areas, including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment, and people-to-people ties. The prime minister was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', becoming the first foreign leader to receive the Caribbean country's highest civilian honour. This is the 25th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a country. Modi also addressed the Joint Assembly of Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago and said terrorism is the "enemy of humanity" as he underlined the need for standing united to deny terrorism any shelter or space. Modi said India brought the concerns of the Global South to the centre of global decision-making during its presidency of the G20. Prime Minister Modi also announced that the Caribbean nation will be a priority nation for India. Modi arrived here from Ghana, where he held talks with the country's top leadership and the two countries elevated their ties to the level of comprehensive partnership. In the fourth leg of his visit, Modi will travel to Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit followed by a state visit. In the final leg of his visit, Modi will travel to Namibia.
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First Post
a day ago
- Politics
- First Post
‘No shelter, no space': PM Modi calls for global unity against terror in address to Trinidad Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described democracy as more than just a political system for India, calling it 'a way of life,' during his historic address to the Joint Assembly of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed terrorism as the enemy of humanity, urging the global community to must stand united to deny it any shelter or space. In his address to the Joint Assembly of Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago, Prime Minister Modi also announced that the Caribbean nation will be a priority nation for India. 'Terrorism is the enemy of humanity. This very Red House has itself witnessed the wounds of terror and the loss of innocent blood. We must stand united to deny terrorism any shelter or space,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD VIDEO | Port of Spain: Addressing a joint session of Trinidad & Tobago's Parliament, PM Modi (@narendramodi) said, "Terrorism is the enemy of humanity. This very Red House has itself witnessed the wounds of terror and the loss of innocent blood. We must stand united to deny… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 4, 2025 Drawing parallels between the histories of the two nations, the Prime Minister said, 'Both of our nations rose from the shadows of colonial rule to write our own stories with courage as our ink and democracy as our pen.' 'Colonial rules of the past may have ended, but there shadows linger in new forms. There are new challenges in space and cyber security. Artificial Intelligence is unlocking new opportunities as well as risk. The old institutions are struggling to deliver peace and progress, at the same time Global South is rising." PM Modi said he was humbled to be the first Indian Prime Minister to speak to the people in the iconic Red House, referring to the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago. 'Friends, when I look at the golden words of the Speaker's chair 'From the people of India to the people of Trinidad and Tobago', I feel a deep sense of emotion that the chair is not just a piece of furniture, but a powerful symbol of the friendship between our two nations,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Speaker's Chair in the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago was gifted by India in 1968. The ornate chair carries an inscription – 'From the People of India to the People of Trinidad and Tobago'.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Terrorism is enemy of humanity, global community must stand united to deny it any shelter or space: PM Modi
Terming terrorism as the enemy of humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the global community must stand united to deny it any shelter or space. In his address to the Joint Assembly of Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago, Prime Minister Modi also announced that the Caribbean nation will be a priority nation for India. "Terrorism is the enemy of humanity. This very Red House has itself witnessed the wounds of terror and the loss of innocent blood. We must stand united to deny terrorism any shelter or space," he said. The Prime Minister thanked the people and the government of the Caribbean nation for standing with India in its fight against terrorism . Modi said there are new challenges and the old institutions are struggling to deliver peace and progress. Live Events "At the same time, the Global South is rising. They wish to see a new and fairer world order," PM Modi said, pushing for long-pending reforms of the United Nations. Modi said he was humbled to be the first Indian Prime Minister to speak to the people in the iconic Red House, referring to the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago. "Friends, when I look at the golden words of the Speaker's chair 'From the people of India to the people of Trinidad and Tobago ', I feel a deep sense of emotion that the chair is not just a piece of furniture, but a powerful symbol of the friendship between our two nations," he said. The Speaker's Chair in the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago was gifted by India in 1968. The ornate chair carries an inscription -- "From the People of India to the People of Trinidad and Tobago". Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Modi urges united global front to deny terrorism any shelter or space
Terming terrorism as the enemy of humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the global community must stand united to deny it any shelter or space. In his address to the Joint Assembly of Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago, Prime Minister Modi also announced that the Caribbean nation will be a priority nation for India. "Terrorism is the enemy of humanity. This very Red House has itself witnessed the wounds of terror and the loss of innocent blood. We must stand united to deny terrorism any shelter or space," he said. The Prime Minister thanked the people and the government of the Caribbean nation for standing with India in its fight against terrorism. Modi said there are new challenges and the old institutions are struggling to deliver peace and progress. "At the same time, the Global South is rising. They wish to see a new and fairer world order," PM Modi said, pushing for long-pending reforms of the United Nations. Modi said he was humbled to be the first Indian Prime Minister to speak to the people in the iconic Red House, referring to the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago. "Friends, when I look at the golden words of the Speaker's chair 'From the people of India to the people of Trinidad and Tobago', I feel a deep sense of emotion that the chair is not just a piece of furniture, but a powerful symbol of the friendship between our two nations," he said. The Speaker's Chair in the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago was gifted by India in 1968. The ornate chair carries an inscription -- "From the People of India to the People of Trinidad and Tobago".
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Trinidad and Tobago will be a priority nation for India: PM Modi
Terming terrorism as the enemy of humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (July 4, 2025) said the global community must stand united to deny it any shelter or space. In his address to the Joint Assembly of Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago, Prime Minister Modi also announced that the Caribbean nation will be a priority nation for India. Also read | How Bhojpuri people migrated to Trinidad in the 1800s "Terrorism is the enemy of humanity. This very Red House has itself witnessed the wounds of terror and the loss of innocent blood. We must stand united to deny terrorism any shelter or space," he said. The Prime Minister thanked the people and the government of the Caribbean nation for standing with India in its fight against terrorism. Mr. Modi said there are new challenges and the old institutions are struggling to deliver peace and progress. "At the same time, the Global South is rising. They wish to see a new and fairer world order," PM Modi said, pushing for long-pending reforms of the United Nations. Mr. Modi said he was humbled to be the first Indian Prime Minister to speak to the people in the iconic Red House, referring to the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago. "Friends, when I look at the golden words of the Speaker's chair 'From the people of India to the people of Trinidad and Tobago', I feel a deep sense of emotion that the chair is not just a piece of furniture, but a powerful symbol of the friendship between our two nations," he said. The Speaker's Chair in the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago was gifted by India in 1968. The ornate chair carries an inscription — "From the People of India to the People of Trinidad and Tobago".
