Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has extended congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic win in the West Bengal Assembly elections. This victory marks the first time BJP has triumphed in West Bengal, a state with over 100 million residents, highlighting the strength of India’s democratic institutions.
Persad-Bissessar praised India as the world’s largest democracy and commended PM Modi’s leadership for garnering public trust amidst global changes. She expressed anticipation for the upcoming official visit of India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Trinidad and Tobago, emphasizing the nations’ shared values and commitment to progress and cooperation.
In response, Minister Jaishankar thanked PM Persad-Bissessar for her warm welcome and expressed eagerness to enhance the India-Trinidad and Tobago relationship through collaborative efforts. The exchange of positive sentiments between the leaders signifies a mutual dedication to strengthening bilateral ties and promoting shared interests.
