PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago’s highest civilian honour

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PM Modi Conferred with Trinidad and Tobago’s Highest Civilian Honour

• On July 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with “The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, the country’s highest civilian honour.
• The award recognises his global leadership, humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic, and deep engagement with the Indian diaspora.
• This is PM Modi’s first visit to Trinidad and Tobago as Prime Minister, and the first Indian bilateral visit at the Prime Ministerial level since 1999.
• During his visit, he also gifted holy water from Mahakumbh and a replica of the Ram Mandir to the Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago.
• Earlier, in Ghana, he was conferred with “The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana”, the national honour of Ghana.

Significance for UPSC:

• Showcases India’s deepening relations with Caribbean and African nations.
• Highlights diaspora diplomacy and India’s role in South-South cooperation.
• Reflects India’s growing soft power and global leadership recognition.
  
  Updated - July 05, 2025 07:43 am  | The Hindu