'Indian Beats Blend Beautifully With Caribbean': PM Modi Addresses Trinidad & Tobago's Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, saying he was 'deeply honoured" to stand before the elected representatives of a proud democracy and a friendly nation.
'I am humbled to be the first prime minister of India to be able to speak in this iconic Red House. This historic red building has seen the struggles and sacrifices of the people of Trinidad and Tobago for freedom and dignity," he said as Trinidad lawmakers applauded.
The Prime Minister lauded Trinidad and Tobago's 'just, inclusive and prosperous democracy", while honouring two remarkable women serving as the country's President and the Prime Minister, who proudly call themselves the daughters of Indian diaspora.
Addressing the Joint Assembly of the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago. https://t.co/DmXqV6mq4s — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2025
'Both of our nations rose from the shadows of colonial rule to write our own stories with courage as our ink and democracy as our pen. Today, both our nations stand as proud democracies and pillars of strength in the modern world," he added.
He said that democracy was not merely a political model for Indians, but a way of life and a heritage thousands of years old. 'When I look at the golden words on the Speaker's chair, 'From the people of India to the people of Trinidad & Tobago', I feel a deep sense of emotion. That chair is not just a piece of furniture but a powerful symbol of the friendship and trust between our two nations," he added.
Modi further said India and Trinidad & Tobago share a relationship that was rooted in centuries-old bonds, and pointed out that several lawmakers in the country had ancestors from Bihar, which was the land of great republics.
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July 04, 2025, 21:33 IST
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