PM Narendra Modi Honoured With Trinidad And Tobago's Highest Award, The Order Of The Republic

Port of Spain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', the nation's highest civilian honour, during a ceremonial event at the President's House in Port of Spain. Trinidad and Tobago's President Christine Kangaloo presented the prime minister with the award. With this, PM Modi became the first foreign leader to receive this prestigious honour, which adds to the 25 international honours bestowed upon him by various countries. 

The prestigious award bestowed upon the Indian prime minister also marked a new chapter in the relationship between India and Trinidad and Tobago, further deepening ties between the two nations.

PM Narendra Modi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago began with a grand welcome, complete with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Piarco International Airport. He was received by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, along with 38 ministers and four Members of Parliament (MPs) of the Caribbean nation. The warm reception showed the strong bonds between the two countries.

The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is the highest honour bestowed upon personalities who have made significant contributions to the nation. PM Modi's receipt of this award was a recognition of his global leadership, deep engagement with the Indian diaspora, and humanitarian efforts 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," PM Narendra Modi stated in a post on X.

Strengthening Bilateral Relations

PM Modi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago is part of a broader five-nation tour, which focuses on strengthening cooperation and bilateral relations. The visit is expected to boost ties in areas such as digital finance, renewable energy, health, and information technology. During his address to the Indian diaspora, PM Modi outlined India's rapid development and transformation in various fields, including infrastructure, digital technologies, and space exploration.

The Indian Prime Minister's visit to Trinidad and Tobago marked a historic milestone for bilateral relations between the two countries. The award ceremony was attended by Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Members of her Cabinet, MPs, and several other dignitaries. PM Modi's visit is expected to pave the way for increased cooperation and collaboration between India and Trinidad and Tobago.

Notably, several countries have conferred prestigious awards and recognitions on Prime Minister Modi globally. Earlier, he was conferred with the national honour of Ghana, Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, by its President, John Dramani Mahama, in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership. 

The Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement that the award is a testament to PM Modi's exceptional leadership.