Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a colourful conventional reception, together with the rendition of Bhojpuri Chautaal, as he arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, July 3, 2025. That is his first official go to to the Caribbean nation as Prime Minister, and the primary bilateral go to by an Indian Prime Minister since 1999.
PM Modi, who’s on a two-day state go to to Trinidad and Tobago (July 3-4, 2025) on the invitation of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, posted a video of the cultural efficiency on his official X account, saying, “Bhojpuri Chautaal resonates in Trinidad & Tobago!” The illustration of Bhojpuri Chautaal, a North Indian people track style, is indicative of the sturdy cultural join nurtured by the Indian diaspora within the Caribbean, nearly all of whom are descendants of indentured laborers.
Bhojpuri Chautaal echoes in Trinidad & Tobago! pic.twitter.com/k2OBhPg7ch
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) July 3, 2025
When he arrived at Piarco Worldwide Airport, Prime Minister Modi acquired a ceremonial Guard of Honour and was greeted by an outstanding delegation headed by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who made a particular gesture by carrying Indian garments on the event. She was adopted by 38 ministers and 4 Members of Parliament, a gesture consultant of the cordial relationship between the 2 nations.
In his interactions, PM Modi had an viewers with representatives of the Indian neighborhood, admiring their invaluable contributions in the direction of the event of Trinidad and Tobago whereas remarking on their sturdy attachment to Indian tradition and heritage. “Quite a few people from India immigrated to Trinidad & Tobago some years again. They excelled in lots of areas over time and are enhancing Trinidad & Tobago’s path of growth. Whereas all this time, they’ve additionally had a sense of continuity with India and are additionally inclined towards Indian tradition,” PM Modi shared on X, thanking for the “priceless welcome.”
He additionally met the winners of Trinidad and Tobago’s “Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Quiz”: Shankar Ramjattan, Nicholas Maraj, and Vince Mahato. PM Modi praised the quiz for encouraging worldwide participation and strengthening the diaspora’s join with India.
The go to is a part of a broader five-nation tour for PM Modi. Discussions are anticipated to give attention to strengthening bilateral ties throughout varied sectors, together with commerce, vitality, expertise, and cultural alternate. Prime Minister Modi can also be scheduled to handle a Joint Session of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, additional underscoring the sturdy historic bonds between the 2 nations.