Tag: India-Trinidad & Tobago

Jairam Ramesh Mocks PM Modi as “Super Premium Frequent Flier”, Recalls Indira Gandhi’s 1968 Trinidad Visit

“Trinidad and Tobago is a small twin-island republic that has produced several world figures,” Ramesh wrote.

July 4, 2025

PM Modi Attends Traditional Dinner Hosted by Trinidad & Tobago PM, Presents Sacred Gifts Symbolising India’s Cultural Bond

PM Modi acknowledged the emotional and cultural importance of the gesture, calling it a reflection of shared traditions.

July 4, 2025

Trinidad and Tobago PM Hails Modi as “Transformational Force,” Announces Nation’s Highest Honour for Indian PM

She recalled Modi’s first visit to Trinidad in 2002 and reflected on how he returned now as the leader of over 1.4 billion people.

July 4, 2025

PM Modi Gifts Ram Mandir Replica and Mahakumbh Holy Water to Trinidad & Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar

“You all know that earlier this year, the world's largest spiritual gathering, the Mahakumbh, took place. I have the honour to carry that holy water with me,” he said.

July 4, 2025

PM Modi Announces OCI Cards for Sixth-Generation Indian-Origin Citizens in Trinidad and Tobago, Invites Diaspora to “Reconnect with Roots”

Speaking to an enthusiastic gathering of the Indian diaspora in Port of Spain, PM Modi emphasized the emotional and cultural depth of India’s bond with its overseas community.

July 4, 2025

PM Modi Calls Trinidad & Tobago’s Kamla Persad-Bissessar ‘Daughter of Bihar’, Offers Holy Waters from Sarayu and Mahakumbh

Recalling her ancestral roots in Buxar district, Bihar, Modi said, “Kamla ji’s ancestors lived in Buxar, Bihar. She herself has visited the village. People consider her a daughter of Bihar.”

July 4, 2025

PM Modi Carries Ram Mandir Replica and Sarayu Water to Trinidad and Tobago, Celebrates Deep Cultural Bonds

He also reminisced about his earlier visit to Trinidad and Tobago over two decades ago, noting how much the bilateral bond had deepened.

July 4, 2025

PM Modi Begins Historic Visit to Trinidad and Tobago, MEA Highlights Deep Cultural Ties Rooted in Eastern UP and Bihar

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that nearly 45 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's 1.3 million population are of Indian origin, with many tracing their ancestry to eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

July 4, 2025

PM Modi Hails Deep Cultural Ties After Witnessing Bhojpuri Chautaal in Trinidad and Tobago

PM Modi met members of the Indian diaspora and commended their contributions to the nation’s growth.

July 4, 2025

PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome in Trinidad and Tobago, Vows to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

On social media, PM Modi posted, “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!”

July 4, 2025