PM Modi congratulates Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Trinidad and Tobago election win

PM Modi congratulates Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Trinidad and Tobago election victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her recent electoral win in Trinidad and Tobago.

PM Modi shared the message on his X account where he, his warm wishes and emphasized the longstanding close ties between the two nations.

"Heartiest congratulations Kamla Persad-Bissessar on your victory in the elections. We cherish our historically close and familial ties with Trinidad and Tobago."

He also stated his eagerness to work together to deepen the partnership for mutual prosperity and the well-being of both countries' citizens.

"I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our partnership for shared prosperity and well-being of our people," he further added.

Heartiest congratulations @MPKamla on your victory in the elections. We cherish our historically close and familial ties with Trinidad and Tobago. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our partnership for shared prosperity and well-being of our people.

Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2025

Kamla, 73, previously served as prime minister from 2010 to 2015, but her party lost the last two elections to the centre-left People's National Movement (PNM).

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, leader of the United National Congress (UNC), has emerged victorious in Trinidad and Tobago’s 2025 general election. According to local reports from Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, the UNC secured a win over the ruling People's National Movement (PNM) by 10:10 p.m. on April 28.

PNM leader Keith Rowley acknowledged that based on early results, his party was likely to end up in the Opposition with around 10 to 12 seats.