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NDTV
12 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
PM Modi Conferred With Trinidad And Tobago's Highest Civilian Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' - the country's highest civilian honour. Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the Caribbean island nation on the second leg of his five-nation tour, was bestowed the award in recognition of his global leadership, his deep engagement with the Indian diaspora, and his humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Honoured to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'. I accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians," Modi said. The award was announced by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Thursday, who described Modi's visit as a moment of shared pride and historical connection. This is Modi's 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. Modi arrived here from Ghana, where he was conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour. The award was conferred on the prime minister in recognition of his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest civilian honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred with The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' - the country's highest civilian honour. Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the Caribbean island nation on the second leg of his five-nation tour, was bestowed the award in recognition of his global leadership, his deep engagement with the Indian diaspora, and his humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Honoured to be conferred with The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'. I accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians," Modi said. The award was announced by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Thursday, who described Modi's visit as a moment of shared pride and historical connection. This is Modi's 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. Modi arrived here from Ghana, where he was conferred with The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour. The award was conferred on the prime minister in recognition of his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest civilian honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' – the country's highest civilian honour. Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the Caribbean island nation on the second leg of his five-nation tour, was bestowed the award in recognition of his global leadership, his deep engagement with the Indian diaspora, and his humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. 'Honoured to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'. I accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians,' Modi said. The award was announced by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Thursday, who described Modi's visit as a moment of shared pride and historical connection. This is Modi's 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. Modi arrived from Ghana, where he was conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour. The award was conferred on the prime minister in recognition of his 'distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership', the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Caribbean visit: PM Modi receives Trinidad and Tobago's highest civilian honour; first Indian PM to visit in 25 years
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean nation's highest civilian honour, during his official visit to the country. The recognition was announced by Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who hailed PM Modi's visit as a moment of shared pride and deep historical connection. The award was presented to PM Modi for his influential global leadership, close ties with the Indian diaspora, and humanitarian contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Honoured to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'. I accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians," PM Modi said in a message after receiving the honour. PM Modi is currently in Trinidad and Tobago on the second leg of his five-nation tour. This marks his first visit to the Caribbean nation as prime minister, and it is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to the country since 1999. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said that the honour reflects PM Modi's "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership." Earlier during his trip, PM Modi was conferred with The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, another prestigious national award, during his stop in Accra.
News18
16 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
PM Modi Conferred With Trinidad And Tobago's Highest National Honour, All About The Award
Last Updated: The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to Trinidad & Tobago for the award and said this honour is a symbol of the eternal and deep friendship between the two countries Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's Highest National Award– 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago". Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the Caribbean island nation on the second leg of his five-nation tour, was bestowed the award in recognition of his global leadership, his deep engagement with the Indian diaspora, and his humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. The award was announced by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Thursday, who described Modi's visit as a moment of shared pride and historical connection. The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to Trinidad & Tobago for the award and said this honour is a symbol of the eternal and deep friendship between the two countries. I accept this honour on behalf of 140 crore Indians as a shared pride, PM Modi said. This is Modi's 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. Modi arrived in Trinidad & Tobago from Ghana, where he was conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour. The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago can be conferred upon any individual, whether a citizen or a non-citizen, who has provided distinguished and exceptional service to Trinidad and Tobago. While it can be awarded posthumously, a deceased recipient does not become a member of the Society. The award is presented exclusively in gold, and no more than five individuals may receive it in any given year. First Published: July 04, 2025, 20:36 IST
