 "PM Modi makes historic visit to Trinidad & Tobago, receives Guard of Honour")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Trinidad and Tobago late on Friday for the second leg of the five-nation visit. He flew down to the Caribbean nation from Ghana and is expected to hold meetings with the top leadership of Trinidad and Tobago to further strengthen the bilateral relationship.
PM Modi’s counterpart, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, came to the Piarco International Airport to receive him. She was accompanied by the entire Cabinet of Trinidad and Tobago at the airport, where PM Modi was accorded the Guard of Honour. Interestingly, Persad-Bissessar wore Indian attire to welcome PM Modi.
#WATCH | Trinidad and Tobago | Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a Guard of Honour upon his arrival at Trinidad and Tobago
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2025
T&T PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her entire cabinet welcomed PM Modi. Thirty-eight ministers and four Members of Parliament arrived at Piarco… pic.twitter.com/XU33dc1e2V
“Landed in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. I thank Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, distinguished members of the Cabinet and MPs for the gesture of welcoming me at the airport. This visit will further cement bilateral ties between our nations. Looking forward to addressing a community programme in a few hours from now,” the Indian prime minister said on X.
Landed in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. I thank Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, distinguished members of the Cabinet and MPs for the gesture of welcoming me at the airport. This visit will further cement bilateral ties between our nations. Looking forward to addressing… pic.twitter.com/lyxxnKKfsR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2025
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More ShortsUpon his arrival at the hotel, the Indian community welcomed him with chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Modi, Modi.’ An orchestra performed, followed by a group singing bhajans.
In Port of Spain, the prime minister witnessed a Bhojpuri Chautaal performance. “The connect between Trinidad & Tobago and India, especially parts of eastern UP and Bihar is noteworthy,” he said.
A cultural connect like no other!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2025
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
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar and discuss further strengthening of the bilateral relationship.
He is also expected to address a Joint Session of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. His visit will impart fresh impetus to the deep-rooted and historical ties between the two countries.
With inputs from agencies
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