04-07-2025
WATCH: PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest civilian honour
PM Modi was bestowed the award in recognition of his global leadership, his deep engagement with the Indian diaspora, and his humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic read more
PM Modi being conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' , the country's highest civilian honour. ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest civilian honour, 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', on Friday.
#WATCH | Christine Kangaloo, the President of Trinidad and Tobago, confers Trinidad and Tobago's highest national award, 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago,' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2025
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According to a PTI report, PM Modi, currently on a two-day visit to the Caribbean island nation as part of his five-nation tour, received the honour in recognition of his global leadership, strong ties with the Indian diaspora, and humanitarian contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Honoured to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'. I accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians,' PTI quoted PM Modi as saying.
The award was announced by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Thursday, who described PM Modi's visit as a moment of shared pride and historical connection.
This is PM Modi's first visit to the country as prime minister and the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999.
PM Modi arrived here from Ghana, where he was conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour.
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The award was conferred on the prime minister in recognition of his 'distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership', the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
With inputs from agencies
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