New Delhi, January 27, 2016. The Cuban Ambassador designated Oscar Martinez Cordovés had yesterday the opportunity to greet and briefly exchange with the Minister of Trade and Industry (with independent charge) and Minister of Finance, H. E. Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman. This meeting was in a cordial and friendly atmosphere during the reception hosted by the president of the nation, H. E. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee to the Heads of Mission accredited in the country as part of the celebrations for the 67th anniversary of India Republic Day.
As it is tradition, the reception for the Republic Day was preceded by a military parade and a civilian procession representing different regions and ministries of the country, to which were invited the diplomatic corps, including our ambassador. This year's the Chief guest was the French President H. E. Mr. François Hollande, heading a large delegation and a gala military representation in New Delhi square. (Cubaminrex- EmbacubaIndia).