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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Part of one family': PM Modi hails Indian community's journey during visit to Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in Trinidad and Tobago as part of his five-nation diplomatic tour, hailed the journey of the Indian community in the country Thursday, saying that the 'diaspora is our pride'. Addressing a community event at the National Cycling Velodrome in Couva, the Prime Minister said: 'The journey of the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago is about courage. The circumstances your ancestors faced could have broken even the strongest of spirits. But they faced hardships with hope. They met problems with persistence.' The Prime Minister added that it felt completely natural to him to be there as 'we are part of one family'. Trinidad and Tobago has a population of approximately 13 lakh, 45 per cent of whom are of Indian origin. Modi said that between the past and the present, the friendship between the two nations has 'grown even stronger'. 'Our bonds go well beyond geography and generations,' the PM said. Calling his counterpart, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, 'daughter of Bihar', he said, 'Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's ancestors lived in Buxar, Bihar. Kamala ji herself has visited there. People consider her a daughter of Bihar. Many people present here have ancestors who came from Bihar itself. Bihar's heritage is a matter of pride not only for India but for the entire world.' In a post on social media platform X, the PM said, 'The community programme in Port of Spain was spectacular. The energy and warmth of the people made it truly unforgettable. Evidently, our cultural bonds shine brightly!' During his address, PM Modi also asserted that the Indian community members there have contributed to Trinidad and Tobago 'culturally, economically and spiritually'. PM Persad-Bissessar, who also addressed the community before Modi, said that the Indian leader will be conferred Friday with 'The Order of Trinidad and Tobago', the Caribbean nation's highest honour. (With inputs from PTI and ANI)
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
PM Modi To Receive 'The Order of Trinidad and Tobago', Caribbean Nation's Highest Honour
Last Updated: PM Modi will be awarded 'The Order of Trinidad and Tobago', the nation's highest civilian honour, during his first official visit to the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with 'The Order of Trinidad and Tobago', the Caribbean nation's highest honour, on Friday. The honour to PM Modi was announced by Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, as she addressed the Indian community on Thursday (local time). PM Modi, who is in the country as part of his five-nation tour, will also hold talks with the top leadership of Trinidad and Tobago to further strengthen bilateral relations. Earlier, he was received by his counterpart Persad-Bissessar, at Piarco International Airport, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour. This is his first visit to the country as Prime Minister and the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. Prime Minister Modi also addressed a Joint Session of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. His visit is believed to impart fresh impetus to the deep-rooted and historical ties between the two countries.
