On his arrival, PM Modi received a grand welcome and was honoured with the country’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, for his leadership and work to deepen relations. PM Modi has become a global leader who achieved 25 global awards during his Prime Ministerialship. 

During the visit, he held detailed talks with Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Both leaders praised the close friendship between their countries, built on shared democratic values, strong people-to-people connections, and rich cultural heritage. Lets understand what exactly both nations achieved in the historic visit. 

New Agreements to Boost Cooperation

To strengthen their partnership, the two nations signed several agreements and understandings:

• Digital Payment and Technology: Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean country to adopt India’s UPI digital payments system. They will also work together on e-governance tools like DigiLocker and e-signatures.
• Education and Training: India gifted 2,000 laptops to Trinidad and Tobago to support digital learning. The Indian government also offered 85 training slots each year in different fields, including public administration and forensic science.
• Healthcare and Agriculture: India announced it would donate 20 dialysis machines, two sea ambulances, and set up a prosthetic limb camp for 800 people. Additionally, India gave $1 million worth of farm equipment to improve agriculture.
• Cultural Cooperation: Both sides agreed to promote cultural exchanges. India will help train steel pan musicians and Hindi teachers and revive academic chairs in Indian Studies at the University of the West Indies.

These steps are meant to create new opportunities for people in both countries and deepen economic and social ties.

Shared Global Vision

Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar discussed many global issues, such as terrorism, climate change, and disaster management. They firmly condemned all forms of terrorism, including cross-border attacks, and agreed to share information to fight terror networks.

Trinidad and Tobago joined India’s Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and the Global Biofuel Alliance, showing their shared commitment to sustainability. India also offered to help set up rooftop solar projects to promote clean energy.

On international cooperation, Trinidad and Tobago expressed strong support for India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. In return, India backed Trinidad and Tobago’s plan to seek a non-permanent seat for 2027–28.

Honouring the Indian Diaspora

The visit also highlighted the historic contributions of the large Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago, which makes up nearly 40% of the country’s population. PM Modi announced that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards would be extended to the sixth generation of people of Indian origin, making it easier for them to stay connected with their roots.

Both leaders visited important heritage sites and praised the role of Indian traditions in shaping Trinidad and Tobago’s culture. PM Modi also invited Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar to visit India soon to continue this positive momentum.

This landmark visit marks the beginning of a new era of partnership between India and Trinidad and Tobago, built on friendship, shared values, and a vision for the future.