Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya community across the world. After reaching Trinidad and Tobago, PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Port of Spain. PM expressed his appreciation of the diaspora who continue to preserve and nurture their traditions, cultural ethos, festivals and the way of life of their ancestors from India even after so many generations & form a strong link of India-Trinidad and Tobago relations. To further strengthen these familial bonds, PM announced that OCI cards would now be issued to the 6th generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago. Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar was also present on the occasion.
We are undertaking numerous efforts to deepen our connect with the Girmitiya community all over the world. pic.twitter.com/luCSkTI8j1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2025
In Port of Spain, local artists presented a Bhojpuri Chautaal performance. They have retained a connection with India and are also passionate about Indian culture.
A cultural connect like no other!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2025
Very happy to have witnessed a Bhojpuri Chautaal performance in Port of Spain. The connect between Trinidad & Tobago and India, especially parts of eastern UP and Bihar is noteworthy. pic.twitter.com/O751WpAJc5
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Port of Spain on Thursday on the second leg of his five-nation tour, during which he will hold talks with the top leadership of Trinidad and Tobago to further strengthen the bilateral relationship. Modi was received by his counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar at Piarco International Airport, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour. Several Cabinet ministers and senators were also present to greet the prime minister. Cultural performances took place at the airport, and Modi met people dressed as characters from Indian mythology.
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