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Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi was awarded the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the nation's highest civilian honor, during his visit to the twin island.

The recognition was announced by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar who hailed PM Modi's visit as a moment of shared pride and deep historical connection.

Sharla Kistow has the story.
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00:00The award was presented to Prime Minister Modi for his influential global leadership,
00:05close ties with the Indian diaspora and humanitarian contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
00:11During his speech, the Prime Minister expressed a heartfelt gratitude to the people of TNT
00:16for conferring upon him the nation's highest award,
00:21saying the award symbolizes a deep external friendship between the two countries.
00:25I accept this award on behalf of the people of India as it is a matter of collective pride for all 1.4 billion Indians.
00:35Friends, this award is being conferred on a foreign leader for the very first time
00:40and this reflects the exceptional depth of our special relationship.
00:45The ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago are rooted in our shared history and cultural heritage.
00:52The Prime Minister urged the Indian community in TNT to preserve the traditions, culture and customs shared between the two nations.
01:01President Kangalooji and Prime Minister Kamalooji are the biggest band ambassadors of this community.
01:09Cultural connections between our two nations are visible in every nook and corner.
01:14Our relationship carries the excitement of cricket and the flavor of Trinidad pepper.
01:21When the rhythms of the calypso meet the treat of the tabla,
01:28our relationship becomes an exquisite symphony.
01:33The deep cultural connect between our two peoples is one of the greatest strengths of our partnership.
01:38Modi said he also saw the ORTT as yet another reason to further strengthen the relationship between both countries.
01:47For India, Trinidad and Tobago is not just an important partner in CARICOM,
01:53but also a very vital global partner.
01:57Our partnership holds great significance for the entire global south.
02:01As two vibrant democracies, we will continue to work together for the well-being of not just our own people,
02:09but also for the greater good of humanity.
02:12Prime Minister Moody is on his second leg of his five-nation tour.
02:17The tour marks his first visit to Trinidad and Tobago as Prime Minister.
02:22Charlotte Kisto, TV6 News.
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