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A momentous occasion! Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Trinidad and Tobago, marking a significant step in international relations.

Prime Minister Modi was warmly greeted by Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Kamala Pasad-Bissessa, along with a vibrant cultural display that highlighted the strong bond between the two nations. Security was high as the national anthems were played and Prime Minister Modi inspected the honor guard.

This visit signifies a commitment to strengthening ties with a valued partner in the Caribbean, building upon shared cultural linkages. Prime Minister Modi expressed his anticipation for attending a community program and addressing the parliament.

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00:00The historic moment when the head of the government of the world's largest democracy,
00:22Narendra Modi, arrived in Trinidad and Tobago. As he descended the mobile staircase placed at
00:27the main door of the large aircraft in which he arrived, Prime Minister Modi was greeted by the
00:32Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamala Pasad-Bissessa, who handed him a bouquet of
00:37flowers. The Prime Minister of India also received the flowers from three children who accompanied
00:42the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and her entourage on the tarmac at DiPiaco International
00:47Airport. The security at the airport included officers from Prime Minister Modi's own security
00:52detail, Trinidad and Tobago police service units including the special branch, elements of the
00:57Trinidad and Tobago defense force and the airport's authority and state police. Prime Minister Modi
01:02was then escorted to a podium and stood there as the national anthems of India and Trinidad and Tobago
01:08were played by a military band. Prime Minister Modi inspected a military honor guard before
01:13Prime Minister Pasad-Bissessa escorted him to a line of members of her cabinet whom the Prime Minister
01:19of India greeted individually. The Prime Minister of India was treated to a brief cultural display
01:24and greeted specially invited guests in a cordoned off area on the tarmac before he left the Bihaco
01:30International Airport in a large motorcade. TV6 News got a brief comment from Prime Minister
01:35Pasad-Bissessa after Prime Minister Modi's departure.
01:39Very historic occasion. It's a very bright sunshiny day. It's a wonderful world.
01:44On his official account on ex-formally known as Twitter, Prime Minister Modi said he looked forward
01:49to attending a community program and also said he will be addressing the parliament of Trinidad and
01:54Tobago on Friday. Prime Minister Modi said on ex that he was, quote, looking forward to deepening ties
02:00with a valued partner in the Caribbean with whom we share very old cultural linkages, end quote.
02:07Jules Brown, TV6 News.
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