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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed today a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago. The event was attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Members of her Cabinet, Members of Parliament and several other dignitaries.
At the event, Prime Minister was greeted with exceptional warmth by the diaspora and given a colorful traditional Indo-Trinidadian welcome.
Welcoming Prime Minister Modi at the event, Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar announced that Trinidad & Tobago would be conferring their highest National Award, “The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago” on him. Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to her and the people of Trinidad & Tobago for this honour.
In his address, Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for her warmth and for her contribution to strengthening the vibrant and special ties between the two countries. Prime Minister underlined that his historic visit to T&T at a time when the nation is celebrating 180 years of the first arrival of Indian immigrants on its shores made it even more special.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi appreciated a vibrant Bhojpuri Chautaal performance in Port of Spain, highlighting the enduring cultural bonds between India and Trinidad & Tobago.
The performance reflected the deep-rooted ties between the two nations, especially with eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where Bhojpuri traditions have flourished for generations.
In a post in X, Prime Minister shared;
“A cultural connect like no other!
Very happy to have witnessed a Bhojpuri Chautaal performance in Port of Spain. The connect between Trinidad & Tobago and India, especially parts of eastern UP and Bihar is noteworthy.”
A cultural connect like no other!
Very happy to have witnessed a Bhojpuri Chautaal performance in Port of Spain. The connect between Trinidad & Tobago and India, especially parts of eastern UP and Bihar is noteworthy. pic.twitter.com/O751WpAJc5
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2025
