The Prime Minister of India is expected to address a joint sitting of this country’s Parliament during his official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3–4, 2025, at the invitation of T&T Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
While no official schedule of events has yet been released by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, India’s Ministry of External Affairs, on June 27, published a general agenda for Prime Minister Modi’s official visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia between July 2 and 9.
Trinidad and Tobago will be the second leg of his diplomatic tour.
According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, “Prime Minister (Modi) will hold talks with the President of Trinidad & Tobago, H.E. Christine Carla Kangaloo, and Prime Minister H.E. Kamla Persad-Bissessar and discuss further strengthening of the India–Trinidad & Tobago relationship. Prime Minister is also expected to address a Joint Session of the Parliament of T&T. The visit of Prime Minister to T&T will impart fresh impetus to the deep-rooted and historical ties between the two countries.”
On Thursday, India’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, and a delegation were seen leaving the Red House in Port of Spain.
Housing Minister David Lee was asked about the purpose of their visit and whether it was in relation to Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming trip. However, he deferred those questions to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Yesterday, Guardian Media reached out to Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers to ascertain when a full itinerary would be released.
Minister Sobers said the itinerary would be unveiled closer to the date of Prime Minister Modi’s arrival due to security reasons.
“The itinerary is one that we cannot release too early based upon security recommendations from both our local security apparatus and our shared security arrangement with India’s security apparatus.”
He added, “Trinidad and Tobago intends to have the event be a very enjoyable, cultural, and impactful one that will be shared by all Trinbagonians throughout the length and breadth of the country.”
While this is Prime Minister Modi’s first official trip to Trinidad and Tobago, he previously visited in 2002 as part of a delegation attending the World Hindu Conference.
The last Indian Prime Minister to visit Trinidad and Tobago was Dr Manmohan Singh, who led a high-level delegation to the CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) summit in Port of Spain in November 2009.
India was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Trinidad and Tobago following its independence from the United Kingdom on 31 August 1962.
Earlier this week, Health Minister Dr Rishad Seecheran said Modi’s visit would mark a pivotal moment not just for diplomacy, but for tangible improvements in the health system.
Seecheran explained that, with India’s technological advancements—especially in affordable healthcare—Trinidad and Tobago stands to benefit significantly from shared expertise and joint initiatives.
He further noted that efforts would also be made to align with a vision for deeper partnerships.
“We will be looking for partnerships. In the past, we have used hospitals in India with assistance from the Children’s Life Fund, and we will look to see if we can expand in terms of that avenue, as well as in other areas, possibly pharmaceuticals, health services, and we will see how it goes.”
Following his visit to this country, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Argentina, Brazil, and finally Namibia.