Intensively on global issues, Modi and Bisser emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms in the United Nations, including the expansion of the United Nations Security Council to better reflect the current realities. A joint statement said, “Accepting the increasing geopolitical tension and global conflicts, the two leaders told the talk and diplomacy to move forward.” It was also agreed that India would support Trinidad and Tobago’s candidature for the temporary seat in the United Nations Security Council for a period of 2027-28 and it would support New Delhi’s claim for a period of 2028-29.
PM Modi praised what
The Ministry of External Affairs said, “The Prime Minister’s historic visit to Trinidad and Tobago has led to a boost to special relations between the two countries.” Modi reached Port of Spain on Thursday in the second phase of visit to five countries. This is the first bilateral journey of Trinidad and Tobago of an Indian Prime Minister since 1999. During the delegation level talks, Bisser said that Prime Minister Modi’s ‘historic visit’ of Trinidad and Tobago will further deepen the deep bilateral relations between the two countries. At the same time, Prime Minister Modi appreciated the strong support and solidarity of Trinidad and Tobago towards the people of India in view of the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of External Affairs said, “The two leaders confirmed their commitment to fight terrorism.”
Prime Minister Modi also met Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Carla Kangalu. Modi said in a post on social media that friendship between India and Trinidad and Tobago has got a new momentum. He said, ‘Thanks to Trinidad and Tobago. The moments spent here will never be forgotten. We have given new pace to Indo-Trinidad and Tobago Friendship. President Christine Carla Kangalu, Prime Minister Kamla Prasad-Bisecer, my gratitude to the government and the people of this wonderful country. Several announcements were made to promote bilateral relations, including OCI (foreign citizenship) card to the sixth generation of people of Indian origin in the Caribbean country.
Meeting with President
The Ministry of External Affairs said that Modi and Bisters agreed to work together for more solidarity between the countries of ‘Global South’ and strengthen the ‘India-Curikom’ partnership. ‘Caricom’ (Caribbean Community) is a regional political and economic association of 15 nations and five associate members. The Ministry of External Affairs said, ‘Both leaders also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. He called for more cooperation to deal with contemporary challenges like climate change, disaster management and cyber security. On the meeting of Prime Minister Modi with President Kangalu, the Ministry of External Affairs said that this was a warm meeting and it is a deep friendship between the two countries.
Indian community appreciated
The ministry said, “The Prime Minister congratulated President Kangalu on receiving the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award this year and appreciated him deeply for his specific public service.” The Ministry of External Affairs said that Prime Minister Modi invited the Bisacer to come to India, which he accepted. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Parliament of the Caribbean country and talked about cricket relations between the two countries. He said, ‘There is natural warmth in relations between the two countries. I would definitely like to say that the Indian is one of the most enthusiastic fans of the West Indies cricket team! We encourage them wholeheartedly, except that when they are playing against India. Modi also appreciated the contribution of people of Indian origin in Trinidad and Tobago’s development journey.
He said, ‘From politics to poetry, from cricket to commerce, from Calipso to Chutney, they contribute to every field. They are an integral part of the lively diversity that you all respect. Modi said, ‘You together have created a nation that runs on its motto:’ We are aspiring together, we get together ‘.’ India and Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic relations on 31 August 1962. In the same year, this Caribbean nation gained freedom.
