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India Gazette
04-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
India actively working on creating comprehensive database of Girmitiya community: PM Modi
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya community, documenting the villages and cities in India from which their ancestors migrated, identifying the places where they have settled, studying and preserving the legacy of the Girmitiya ancestors, and working to organise World Girmitiya Conferences regularly. While addressing Indian community members in Port of Spain on Thursday (local time), PM Modi noted that the move will also support India's 'deep and historic ties' with people in Trinidad and Tobago. He recalled the participation of Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. He said, 'This year, when we hosted the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in Bhubaneshwar, Her Excellency President Christine Carla Kangaloo ji was our Chief Guest. A few years ago, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar honoured us with her presence. At the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, I announced several initiatives to honour and connect with the Girmitiya community across the world. We are mapping the past and bringing people closer for a bright future.' 'We are actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya Community. Documenting the villages and cities in India from which their ancestors migrated, identifying the places where they have settled, studying and preserving the legacy of the Girmitiya ancestors, and working to organise World Girmitiya Conferences regularly. This will support the deep and historic ties with our brothers and sisters in Trinidad and Tobago as well,' he added. PM Modi announced that citizens of Indian origin in Trinidad and Tobago, up to the sixth generation, will now be eligible for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards, allowing them to live and work in India without restrictions. 'Today, I'm happy to announce that the OCI cards will be given to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago. We aren't just connected by blood or surname. You are connected by belonging. India welcomes, and India embraces you,' PM Modi said. He encouraged the Indian-origin community to visit their ancestral land and deepen their connection with India. 'I encourage all of you to visit India more in person, and not just virtually via social media. Visit the villages of your ancestors. Walk the soil they walked on. Bring your children and neighbours. Bring anyone who enjoys 'Chai' and a good story. We will welcome all of you with open arms, warm hearts and Jalebi,' he said. He also praised the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago for keeping Indian culture alive. He said, 'They left Ganga and Yamuna behind but carried Ramayana in their heart. They left their soil but not their soul. They were not just migrants, they were messengers of a timeless civilisation. Their contribution has benefited this country culturally, economically and spiritually.' 'The journey of the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago is about courage. The circumstances your ancestors faced could have broken even the strongest of spirits. But they faced hardships with hope. They met problems with persistence,' PM Modi added. PM Modi said that India is the third largest startup hub in the world, and women serve as directors in nearly half of these startups. He stated that India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionised digital payments. He congratulated Trinidad and Tobago for becoming the first country in the region to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system. 'The World Bank has noted that India has lifted over 250 million people above extreme poverty in the last decade. India's growth is being powered by our innovative and energetic youth. Today, India is the third-largest startup hub in the world. Nearly half of these startups also have women as directors. Nearly 120 startups have achieved unicorn status. National missions for AI, Semiconductor and Quantum computing are becoming the new engines of growth. In a way, innovation is becoming a mass movement,' he said. 'India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionised digital payments. Nearly 50% of the world's real-time digital transactions take place in India. I congratulate Trinidad & Tobago for being the first country in the region to adopt UPI. Now sending money will be as easy as sending a 'good morning' text message! And I promise, it will be faster than West Indies bowling,' he added. Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar also addressed the Indian community members. She praised PM Modi's leadership, calling him a 'transformational force who has refined governance of India.' She stated that PM Modi has modernised India's economy through his visionary and futuristic initiatives. PM 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 Parliament of the Caribbean nation. PM Modi has shared highlights from the special welcome in Port of Spain on the social media platform X. The video shows PM Modi being welcomed by his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Upon his arrival in Port of Spain, PM Modi was given a ceremonial welcome. The people of Trinidad and Tobago greeted PM Modi with enthusiasm, dancing to the beat of drums and showcasing traditional music and performances that reflected a blend of local and Indian culture. PM Modi also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora who had gathered at Piarco International Airport to welcome him. While sharing the video on X, PM Modi wrote, 'May the friendship between India-Trinidad & Tobago flourish in the times to come! Highlights from a special welcome in Port of Spain.' (ANI)
United News of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
PM Modi arrives in Port of Spain, welcomed by PM Kamala Persad Bissessar and entire cabinet
Port of Spain/New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Port of Spain, on a two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago, and in a special gesture, was welcomed at the airport by Prime Minister Kamala Persad Bissessar and the entire cabinet. PM Modi, in a post on X, thanked the T&T PM and her cabinet for the special welcome, and said the visit will further cement bilateral ties between the two nations. '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.' As his plane landed at Piarco International Airport, PM Kamala Persad Bissessar and the entire cabinet of Trinidad & Tobago, including 38 Ministers and four MPs were at the airport to receive the Indian PM. Indian High Commissioner to Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit was also present. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: 'PM @narendramodi has arrived in the capital city of Port of Spain in Trinidad & Tobago, to a warm ceremonial welcome & Guard of Honour. 'In a special gesture, PM was received by PM @MPKamla and members of her Cabinet & several other dignitaries @mfcagovtt at the airport.' This is PM Modi's first visit to the country as Prime Minister and the first bilateral visit at the Prime Ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. PM Modi was accorded Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Port of Spain, T&T. PM Persad-Bissessar was attired in a royal blue and silver sari. In his departure statement, PM Modi had said: 'On 3-4 July, I will be in the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, a country with which we share deep-rooted historical, cultural and people-to-people connect. 'I will meet President H.E. Mrs. Christine Carla Kangaloo, who was the Chief Guest at this year's Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, and Prime Minister H.E. Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who has recently assumed office for the second term. 'Indians first arrived in Trinidad and Tobago 180 years ago. This visit will provide an opportunity to rejuvenate the special bonds of ancestry and kinship that unite us.' PM Modi arrived here from Ghana. UNI RN
United News of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
PM Modi arrives in Port of Spain, welcomed by PM Kamala Persad Bissessar
Port of Spain/New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Port of Spain, on a two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago, on Thursday afternoon, and in a special gesture, was welcomed at the airport by Prime Minister Kamala Persad Bissessar and the entire cabinet. As his plane landed at Piarco International Airport, PM Kamala Persad Bissessar and the entire cabinet of Trinidad & Tobago, including 38 Ministers and four MPs were at the airport to receive the Indian PM. Indian High Commissioner to Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit was also present. This is PM Modi's first visit to the country as Prime Minister and the first bilateral visit at the Prime Ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. PM Modi was accorded Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Port of Spain, T&T. PM Persad-Bissessar was attired in a royal blue and silver sari. In his departure statement, PM Modi had said: 'On 3-4 July, I will be in the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, a country with which we share deep-rooted historical, cultural and people-to-people connect. 'I will meet President H.E. Mrs. Christine Carla Kangaloo, who was the Chief Guest at this year's Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, and Prime Minister H.E. Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who has recently assumed office for the second term. 'Indians first arrived in Trinidad and Tobago 180 years ago. This visit will provide an opportunity to rejuvenate the special bonds of ancestry and kinship that unite us.' PM Modi arrived here from Ghana. UNI RN
India Gazette
02-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
PM Modi arrives in Ghana, receives guard of honour and 21-gun salute
Accra [Ghana], July 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on Wednesday, marking the start of his five-nation tour. President John Mahama gave him a warm welcome at the airport. Upon his arrival, PM Modi received a guard of honour and a 21-gun salute. At the invitation of Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, PM Modi will visit Ghana on 2-3 July. Ghana is a valued partner in the Global South and plays an important role in the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States. 'I look forward to my exchanges aimed at further deepening our historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security, capacity building and development partnership. As fellow democracies, it will be an honour to speak at the Parliament of Ghana,' MEA said in a statement. In the second leg of his visit, PM Modi will pay an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) from July 3-4. 'I will meet President Christine Carla Kangaloo, who was the Chief Guest at this year's Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who has recently assumed office for the second term. Indians first arrived in Trinidad and Tobago 180 years ago. This visit will provide an opportunity to rejuvenate the special bonds of ancestry and kinship that unite us,' the statement said. From Port of Spain, he will travel to Buenos Aires, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years. 'Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20. I look forward to my discussions with President Javier Milei, whom I also had the pleasure of meeting last year. We will focus on advancing our mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment,' the statement said. PM Modi will attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7. 'As a founding member, India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies. Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order. On the sidelines of the Summit, I will also meet several world leaders. I will travel to Brasilia for a bilateral State Visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades. This visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen our close partnership with Brazil and work with my friend, President H.E. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on advancing the priorities of the Global South,' the statement added. His final destination will be Namibia, a trusted partner with whom India shares a common history of struggle against colonialism. (ANI)
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Five-nation tour: Modi becomes first PM to visit Ghana after 30 years; receives warm welcome from President Mahama at airport
Congratulations! You have successfully cast your vote Login to view result PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Gladdened by the incredible warmth shown by the Indian community here in Accra, Ghana. The spirit of togetherness and the deep cultural linkages are truly wonderful." (Pics: Narendra Modi/X) — ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his five-nation visit on Wednesday when he landed in Ghana . He was welcomed at the airport by President John Mahama PM Modi was greeted with a 21-gun salute and a guard of honor upon his Modi will be in Ghana from July 2–3, at the request of President John Dramani Mahama. Ghana is a key member of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, and it is a respected partner in the Global South."I look forward to my exchanges aimed at further deepening our historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security, capacity building, and development partnership. As fellow democracies, it will be an honour to speak at the Parliament of Ghana," MEA said in a Modi will visit Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) on July 3–4 as part of his second leg of the trip."I will meet President Christine Carla Kangaloo, who was the Chief Guest at this year's Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who has recently assumed office for the second term. Indians first arrived in Trinidad and Tobago 180 years ago. This visit will provide an opportunity to rejuvenate the special bonds of ancestry and kinship that unite us," the statement Modi will make the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Argentina in fifty-seven years when he travels to Buenos Aires from Port of Spain."Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20. I look forward to my discussions with President Javier Milei, whom I also had the pleasure of meeting last year. We will focus on advancing our mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment," the statement July 6-7, PM Modi is set to attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro."As a founding member, India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies. Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic, and balanced multipolar world order. On the sidelines of the Summit, I will also meet several world leaders. I will travel to Brasilia for a bilateral State Visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades. This visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen our close partnership with Brazil and work with my friend, President H.E. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on advancing the priorities of the Global South," the statement final destination will be Namibia, a trusted partner with whom India shares a common history of struggle against colonialism.
