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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago, recalled their devotion to Ram Lalla, praising their gesture of sending 'shilas' and holy water.
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India's close ties with Trinidad and Tobago, noting that 45 per cent of their population are of Indian origin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time) thanked his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar for welcoming him at the airport and said that this visit will further cement bilateral ties between the two nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his first official visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday (local time) with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Piarco International Airport, where he was received by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar along with 38 ministers and four Members of Parliam
PM Modi's visit to the island nation is part of his five-nation tour, which spans from July 2 to July 9 and includes a stop in Trinidad and Tobago from July 3 to July 4.