In his acceptance speech at the President's House in Port of Spain, PM Modi stated that he accepted the honour on behalf of 140 crore Indians, emphasising the shared history and culture that underpin this relationship.
"Your kindness and generosity to the people of Trinidad and Tobago are legendary. They have been shown time and time again," she noted, recalling several acts of bilateral goodwill.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' (ORTT) on Friday, the highest honour of the nation, during a ceremonial event at the President's House in Port of Spain.
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Trinidad and Tobago, claiming that he went out to "implement" a list of countries that have remained unvisited by the former Prime Ministers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago has drawn heartfelt reactions from members of the Indian diaspora, who expressed elation on his visit and described the event as historic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted holy water of Sangam and Saryu River from Mahakumbh and a replica of Ram Mandir to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, on Thursday (local time).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards for the sixth generation of Indian origin citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, allowing them to live and work in India indefinitely.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, underlined Bihar's historic and cultural importance, praised the courage of the Indian diaspora, and called Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar "daughter of Bihar", as he recalle