PM Modi becomes 1st foreign leader to get Trinidad & Tobago’s highest honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made history by becoming the first foreign leader to receive Trinidad and Tobago’s highest honour, the ‘Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’. This prestigious award is a testament to PM Modi’s exceptional leadership and his efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago.
The award was bestowed upon PM Modi during his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, where he was welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour and a 21-gun salute. The ‘Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’ is the highest civilian honour in the country, and it is usually awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation’s development.
PM Modi’s receipt of this honour is significant not only because it marks a milestone in India-Trinidad and Tobago relations but also because it underscores the growing importance of India’s role in the international community. With this award, PM Modi has now been conferred with 25 international honours by foreign countries, a testament to his popularity and respect globally.
In his acceptance speech, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to the people of Trinidad and Tobago for the honour and said that he accepted it on behalf of 140 crore Indians. “I accept this award not just as an individual, but as a representative of the 140 crore people of India,” he said. “This award is a symbol of the deep and abiding friendship between our two nations, and it is a testament to the strong bonds of democracy, freedom, and human rights that unite us.”
The award is a well-deserved recognition of PM Modi’s efforts to strengthen ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago. Under his leadership, India has been actively engaged in strengthening its relations with the Caribbean region, and Trinidad and Tobago has been a key partner in this endeavour. The two countries have been working together in areas such as energy, education, and healthcare, and have also cooperated in multilateral forums such as the United Nations.
The ‘Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’ is the highest award that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation’s development, and it is usually conferred upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to the public good.
In recent years, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has been conferring this honour upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the country’s development. The award has been given to individuals from various fields, including politics, business, arts, and sports.
PM Modi’s receipt of the ‘Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’ is a significant milestone in India-Trinidad and Tobago relations, and it is a testament to the growing importance of India’s role in the international community. The award is a recognition of PM Modi’s leadership and his efforts to strengthen ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago, and it is a symbol of the strong bonds of democracy, freedom, and human rights that unite the two nations.
In conclusion, PM Modi’s receipt of the ‘Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’ is a significant development in India-Trinidad and Tobago relations, and it is a testament to the growing importance of India’s role in the international community. The award is a recognition of PM Modi’s leadership and his efforts to strengthen ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago, and it is a symbol of the strong bonds of democracy, freedom, and human rights that unite the two nations.
