Port of Spain, July 4 -- Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Kangaloo on Friday showered praised to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while conferring the nation's highest honour to him.

She hailed PM Modi for his longstanding contributions, kindness, and unwavering support to the country and the wider Caribbean region.

"Your kindness and generosity to the people of Trinidad and Tobago are legendary. They have been shown time and time again," she noted, recalling several acts of bilateral goodwill.

"Trinidad and Tobago is immensely glad to have been able to bestow upon you our nation's highest honour in recognition of the tremendous work that you have done with our nation over the years and for the kindness and the generosity which you ...