PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome In Trinidad As PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar Greets Him In Indian Attire

Prime Minister Narendra 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 caribean nation. Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad Bissessar is dressed in Indian attire to welcome PM Modi

This is PM Modi’s first visit to the country as Prime Minister and the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Caribbean nation since 1999. The visit comes at the invitation of Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

During his two-day stay from July 3 to 4, Modi will hold meetings with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to strengthen ties between the two countries.

The High Commission in Port of Spain welcomed him with a post on X: “Welcome to Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji!!”

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

Earlier, ahead of the PM’s visit, India’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, said there was a strong desire among both the people and the government of Trinidad and Tobago for deeper cooperation with India.

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“There is a lot of enthusiasm and excitement among the people… Everyone is looking forward to this visit… There is already an intense desire in Trinidad and Tobago for greater engagement and collaboration in a range of areas, and in this context, people and the government both are highly desirous of getting into a longstanding partnership, a broad-based partnership between India and Trinidad and Tobago…” Rajpurohit told ANI.

He highlighted the deep cultural and emotional ties between the two nations, stating that about half of Trinidad and Tobago’s population is of Indian origin.

Sharing some glimpses from the welcome at Port of Spain. May the friendship between India and Trinidad & Tobago continue to scale new heights in the times to come! pic.twitter.com/RkAW4pQBKw

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2025

“There is a sizable population, about half of the population of this country of Indian origin… They have been here for the last 180 years. Many of them are in their 5th and 6th generation,” he said.

Speaking about the Indian diaspora in the country, he added, “There is great excitement among the diaspora. They very regularly follow developments taking place in India,” noting their efforts to preserve Indian heritage over generations.

The High Commissioner also said that discussions during PM Modi’s visit would build on the foundation laid during his visit to Guyana last year for the Second India-CARICOM Summit.

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“Prime Minister Modi had visited Guyana last year for the Second India-CARICOM Summit, and a number of areas were discussed, and our Prime Minister made several announcements. Many of those areas, including agriculture, information technology, health and pharmaceuticals, renewable energy… These are the areas likely to be discussed between the two sides, and we expect some tangible outcomes out of the Prime Minister’s visit…” he said.

Rajpurohit also emphasised the importance of the visit in the context of Trinidad and Tobago’s newly formed government, noting that several cabinet ministers are of Indian origin.

“The Government of Trinidad and Tobago is a new government; several ministers in the cabinet are of Indian origin. There is great enthusiasm among them that they bring in all the benefits of India’s growth journey,” he said.

“They are the first country in the Caribbean region in the CARICOM region to adopt India’s flagship UPI platform, and they are in the process of its implementation,” he added.

PM Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago is part of a broader five-nation tour taking place from July 2 to July 9. His stop in Trinidad and Tobago is expected to boost bilateral relations, with a focus on areas such as digital finance, renewable energy, health, and IT.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Port of Spain, as he began his first official visit to Trinidad and Tobago. 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.

(With ANI Inputs)

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Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience reporting on Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes journalism plays a crucial role in amplifying unheard voices and bringing attention to issues that truly matter. Sofia has contributed articles to The New Indian Express, Youth Ki Awaaz, and Maktoob Media. She is also a recipient of the 2025 Laadli Media Awards for gender sensitivity. Beyond the newsroom, she is a music enthusiast who enjoys singing. Connect with Sofia on X: https://x.com/SBCism

PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome In Trinidad As PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar Greets Him In Indian Attire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his first official visit to Trinidad and Tobago with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Piarco Airport. He was warmly received by PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who donned Indian attire, along with 38 ministers and 4 MPs.

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