Joint Secretary of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs receives the Ambassador of Cuba.
The Ambassador designated of Cuba in India, Alejandro Simancas, was received in the Ministry of External Affairs, by the Joint Secretary, Gloria Gangte, head of the Division of Latin America and the Caribbean. During the meeting, they reviewed the main issues on the bilateral agenda and ratified the common will to strengthen the political dialogue between the two Foreign Ministries and give greater impetus to commercial and economic ties. The Second Secretary of the Diplomatic Mission, Juan Carlos Marcof, accompanied the Ambassador.
Cuba participates in the 4th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance
Cuba participated in the 4th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), with the presence of the Minister of Energy and Mines, Livan Arronte Cruz. The event was conducted in a virtual manner with the participation of more than 260 participants from different countries, including Ministers of the energy sector and representatives of international organizations such as the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Ambassador of Cuba in India visits the EXIMBANK´s headquarters
The Ambassador designated of Cuba in Delhi, Alejandro Simancas, was received at the headquarters of the Export Import Bank of India (EXIMBANK) by its General Manager, Nirmit Ved. At the meeting they highlighted the positive progress of bilateral relations and the further development and perspectives of commercial, economic and financial ties between the two countries. In addition, they ratified the purpose of strengthening these relations. Also present were the Vice General Manager of EXIMBANK, Ashok Kumar Vartia, and the Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy, Juan Carlos Marcof.
Ambassador of Cuba in India presents copies of his credentials
New Delhi, October 7, 2021. The new designated Ambassador of Cuba to the Republic of India, Alejandro Simancas Marín, presented copies of his credential to Nagesh Singh, Joint Secretary of the Protocol Division at the Ministry of External Affairs.
AIPSO condemns the recent stepping up of the US aggression on Cuba
The US intensified the blockade on Cuba when the pandemic broke out in an effort to wreck the Cuban economy and destabilise the country. Despite these conditions, Cuba was the only country in the region with the capacity to produce its own vaccines to combat Covid-19, and was at the forefront of international solidarity in the times of pandemic. However, the pressure on the economy led to a situation where there have been sporadic protests by some Cubans who have been displaying their dissatisfaction in public.