The Indian Economic and Trade Organization (IETO) held on November 25 a business forum with Latin America in the city of Bangalore, capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. The meeting was attended by more than fifty businessmen from the city, considered the main center of high technology in India.
The Cuban Ambassador to India, Alejandro Simancas Marin, was received by Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress Party. During the meeting, both agreed to highlight the historic friendly relations between Cuba and India, and the fundamental role played by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro, as well as the relevant contribution of the National Congress Party in the establishment and subsequent development and consolidation of bilateral ties of friendship, respect and cooperation.
The regional conference of the Indian Society for Cultural Cooperation and Friendship (ISCUF) in the state of Tamil Nadu was held in the presence of the Cuban Ambassador to India, Alejandro Simancas Marin, and the state Minister for Urban Development, K. N. Nehru. During his speech, the Minister highlighted the historic friendly regarding between the two countries and the admiration and respect for the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, who played a leading role in building bilateral ties.
The Cuban Ambassador to India, Alejandro Simancas Marin, renewed interest in cooperation in the field of Ayurvedic medicine during his visit to the National Institute of Ayurveda.
A large business delegation from India has been present at the Havana International Fair, Cuba's premier business forum. The Indian Pavilion, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the International Economic and Trade Organization (IETO) and the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil), has the presence of more than thirty companies from different sectors, many of which are attending FIHAV for the first time.