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Envoy says Cuba wants to expand economic ties with India in areas of biotech, renewable energy and tourism

Cuban Ambassador to India Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera on Saturday said Cuba is keen to deepen its economic engagement with India in sectors such as agro-industry, biotechnology, healthcare, information technology, renewable energy, sports and tourism, PTI reported. Addressing a special session on India-Cuba bilateral trade and economic cooperation organized by the Merchants Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) in Kolkata, Aguilera said Cuba is a leader in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, with its biopharma products exported to 45 countries. He also said the country is transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy, opening avenues for cooperation in clean energy solutions. The envoy said Cuba allows companies to use land for commercial purposes and offers electronic visa facilities to ease travel and investment. Highlighting tourism potential, he said Cuba has 10 international airports, three cruise terminals and 10 international marinas, which offer opportunities for cooperation in tourism and associated infrastructure. Aguilera also praised the International Kolkata Book Fair and said Cuba looked forward to participating in the event next year, underscoring the role of cultural exchanges along with economic ties. Speaking at the session, Professor Mackie Diaz Perez, First Secretary, Embassy of Cuba in India, stressed the need to identify specific areas of cooperation to deliver concrete results and said that better cooperation can strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.

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