Port of Spain: In a proud moment for 140 billion Indians, the national anthem was played in the parliament of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday (local time). The 'Jana Gana Mana' was played ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in Trinidad and Tobago's parliament.
PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of the Caribbean nation. Notably, the Speaker's chair was gifted to Trinidad and Tobago by India in 1968.
Indian National Anthem Played At Trinidad And Tobago's Parliament:
During his address in the Caribbean parliament, the prime minister said terrorism is the "enemy of humanity" as he underlined the need for standing united to deny terrorism any shelter or space.
"Our development partnerships are demand-driven, respectful, and without conditions," he said in an apparent reference to distinguish India's approach for the Global South as against that of China.
Delving into geopolitical headwinds, the prime minister talked about fundamental shifts in the nature of politics and power as well as growing global "divisions, disputes and disparities".
He also emphasised that free trade is under pressure and that the world is faced with challenges of climate change, food, health and energy security.
"The old institutions are struggling to deliver peace and progress. At the same time, the Global South is rising. They wish to see a new and fairer world order."
"When the United Nations turned 75, there was great hope across the developing world. A hope that long-pending reforms would be realised. That their voices would finally be heard. But that hope has turned into disappointment," PM Modi noted.
After concluding his two-day visit to the Caribbean nation, PM Modi landed in Argentina later in the day.
