Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the nation's highest civilian honor, during his official visit. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar recognized PM Modi's global leadership, ties with the Indian diaspora, and Covid-19 humanitarian work. PM Modi dedicated the award to 1.4 billion Indians.
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