Trinidad and Tobago plans to give Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi their top national honor during his upcoming visit. The 74-year-old leader will receive the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on July 4. Officials announced the award recognizes Modi's work strengthening the 63-year friendship between both nations. The honor comes as Modi makes stops across five different countries this month. His trip marks the first time he has visited since Kamla Persad-Bissessar became Prime Minister again after winning April elections.
Modi will speak at a huge community gathering on July 3 at the National Cycling Velodrome. Thousands of people from the Indo-Trinidadian community are expected to attend the event. The large turnout shows how strong cultural connections remain between India and Trinidad families. Many locals trace their roots back to India and feel proud when their heritage gets recognized. The July 4 holiday weekend in America means more diaspora members can join the celebrations.
Government officials have spent weeks preparing for the important state visit. Modi will meet President Christine Kangaloo and speak to both houses of Parliament at the Red House. The two countries will sign several cooperation agreements during his stay. They will also plant a ceremonial tree together at the Parliament grounds. Three other Caribbean nations gave Modi their highest awards last year, showing his growing influence across the region.
Modi will speak at a huge community gathering on July 3 at the National Cycling Velodrome. Thousands of people from the Indo-Trinidadian community are expected to attend the event. The large turnout shows how strong cultural connections remain between India and Trinidad families. Many locals trace their roots back to India and feel proud when their heritage gets recognized. The July 4 holiday weekend in America means more diaspora members can join the celebrations.
Government officials have spent weeks preparing for the important state visit. Modi will meet President Christine Kangaloo and speak to both houses of Parliament at the Red House. The two countries will sign several cooperation agreements during his stay. They will also plant a ceremonial tree together at the Parliament grounds. Three other Caribbean nations gave Modi their highest awards last year, showing his growing influence across the region.
