Caribbean visit: PM Modi receives Trinidad and Tobago’s highest civilian honour; first Indian PM to visit in 25 years | India News

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean nation’s highest civilian honour, throughout his official visit to the nation.The recognition was introduced by Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who hailed PM Modi’s visit as a second of shared delight and deep historic connection. The award was offered to PM Modi for his influential world management, shut ties with the Indian diaspora, and humanitarian contributions throughout 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,” PM Modi mentioned in a message after receiving the honour.The PM additionally highlighted the deep cultural connection between the 2 nations.PM Modi mentioned, “President Christine Kangaloo’s ancestors were from the land of Saint Thiruvalluvar, Tamil Nadu. Thousands of years ago, Saint Thiruvalluvar stated that strong nations should possess six key qualities: a strong army, patriotic people, abundant resources, effective leadership, robust defence, and friendly nations that always stand together. Trinidad and Tobago is such a friendly country for India.“PM Modi is presently in Trinidad and Tobago on the second leg of his five-nation tour. This marks his first visit to the Caribbean nation as prime minister, and it is usually the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to the nation since 1999.The ministry of exterior affairs (MEA) mentioned that the honour displays PM Modi’s “distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership.”Earlier throughout his journey, PM Modi was conferred with The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, one other prestigious nationwide award, throughout his cease in Accra.