New Delhi, January 12 th 2016. The New Indian Express, published fragments of the intervention of H.E. Mr. Oscar Martinez Cordovés, new Ambassador of Cuba designated to India during his participation in a symposium on “Left alternative”. This activity was at the 4th International Congress on Kerala Studies organized by the Indian Communist Party Marxist, from 9 to 10 January 2016 in that Indian state.
With the title “Cuba Focuses on Efficient Economy, Humane Society", the newspaper of reference highlights’ the words of the Cuban diplomat when he said the Cuban Government and the Communist Party of Cuba work for the development of economy without compromising on political and ideological war; as well as, the Cuban economy registered 4 per cent growth last year despite international crisis and blockade by the Unites States of America. The seventh Congress of the Cuban Communist Party this April will chart out ways for the continuity of economic growth," he said.
Martinez Cordovés also said that his country focused on the dual goals of efficient economy and humane society. He said that thousands of Cuban professionals, including doctors, nurses and teachers were at present working in different parts of the world. That his country wanted the US to respect its sovereignty, compensate for losses and end the illegal occupancy of its territory. And the exit of rich capitalists from the country would not affect national growth, he added. (Cuba MINREX-EmbaCubaIndia).