PM Modi holds bilateral with Cuban President, discusses boosting economic ties, healthcare, ayurveda
The PM said in a post on X after their meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday:
'It was wonderful to meet President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez of Cuba. In our talks, we covered a wide range of subjects. Economic relations between our nations have a lot of potential to grow in the coming times.
'Equally promising are sectors like technology, healthcare and energy. The growing acceptance of Ayurveda in Cuba is surely a great thing. We even discussed ways to strengthen disaster management apparatus.'
The Cuban President said in a post on X that it was a fruitful meeting with the Indian PM.
'In fruitful meeting with the Prime Minister @narendramodi, we analyze the areas of special economic-commercial interest, cooperation and investments that currently exist between the #India and #Cuba.
'We agree on the excellent state of bilateral relations.'
The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:
'PM @narendramodimet with President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez of Cuba on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Both leaders exchanged views on various facets of relationship including in the areas of economic cooperation, biotechnology, pharma, Ayurveda and traditional medicine, Digital Public Infrastructure & UPI, disaster management, and capacity building.'
The Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez P, in a post said the two leaders highlighted the potential in areas such as biotechnology, energy, agriculture, communications, and tourism.
'In a meeting with the Prime Minister of #India, @narendramodi, President @DiazCanelB highlighted the existing potential in economic-commercial and cooperation areas, mainly in fields such as biotechnology, energy, agriculture, communications, and tourism.'
According to a readout:
Prime Minister Modi had earlier met President Diaz-Canel at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in 2023, where Cuba was a special invitee.
"The two leaders reviewed bilateral ties in the areas of economic cooperation, development partnership, fintech, capacity building, science and technology, disaster management and healthcare.
"Acknowledging India's expertise in the digital domain, President Diaz-Canel expressed interest in India's Digital Public Infrastructure and UPI. Prime Minister conveyed appreciation for Cuba's recognition of Ayurveda and extended support for integrating Ayurveda into Cuba's public health system.
"Prime Minister proposed Cuba's recognition of Indian pharmacopoeia, which will lead to access to Indian generic medicines.
"The two leaders agreed to work on issues of concern to the global South, including in the areas of health, pandemics and climate change. They appreciated the cooperation between the two countries in the multilateral arena."
UNI RN
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
21 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Primary education should be in mother tongue, says RSS
Primary education should be given in mother tongue, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said on Monday (July 7, 2025), amid a raging controversy over the three-language policy. The statement comes amid a roll-back in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 'All the Indian languages are national languages. This has been the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's stated position for a long time now. In each State, people speak their own language, they insist that primary education should be given in that language. I think, this is a well-established fact for some time now,' Sunil Ambekar, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, said in New Delhi. The statement assumes significance in the background of the protests against the three-language policy. In Maharashtra, the State government had to scrap the two orders implementing the introduction of the third language in primary education. Several civil society members and Opposition parties termed it an effort to 'impose Hindi'. In a protest held in Mumbai on Monday (July 7, 2025), academics called it the RSS agenda of 'Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan'. 'The BJP is trying to further this agenda of the RSS. Our insistence is on Marathi language, on the complete withdrawal of the three-language policy in primary education in State Board schools,' Deepak Pawar of the Marathi Abhyas Kendra said on Monday. Reacting to the statement by the RSS, Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Ashish Shelar told The Hindu, 'There is no doubt about the Sangh statement. Even the BJP believes that primary education should take place in mother tongue. The NEP [National Education Policy] has given prerogative to each State with respect to the three-language policy. Accordingly, the Maharashtra government had taken its decision, which stands cancelled now.'
Time of India
26 minutes ago
- Time of India
TiE rolls out `Mission 1x10x100' to spawn one million entrepreneurs in India in 10 years
Hyderabad: Having created $1 trillion in value for the global entrepreneurial ecosystem in its over three-decade journey, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has now charted an ambitious 'Mission 1x10x100' to fast-track Indian entrepreneurship over the next decade. The bold and aggressive vision aims to transform India's entrepreneurial landscape by creating a million entrepreneurs that will generate over 10 million jobs and add over $100 billion to global GDP by 2035, Murali Bukkapatnam, chair, Global Board of Trustees for 2025, TiE, told TOI. 'It aims to position India as a global leader in innovation and enterprise and boost global GDP in the process. It will catalyse job creation, address challenges of unemployment, and contribute to India's socio-economic growth,' he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The plan, he said, is to provide access to mentorship, resources, and opportunities to foster a new generation of 1 million Indian entrepreneurs, not just in India but across Bharat down to its tier-3 and tier-4 towns and villages and with 35% of these 1 million to be women. To achieve this, TiE, which currently has 62 chapters globally, plans to increase this to 100 by end of this year. 'Of 38 new chapters, at least 15-18 will be in India, in tier 3 and tier 4 cities like Raipur, Kalaburgi, and Shimoga to reach more entrepreneurs and provide them necessary support and resources,' he said. Pointing out that the mission could was achieveable as early as 2030, he said TiE already helped create $1 trillion in wealth from the collective value of over 30,000 startups it fostered over three decades, including the early guidance and ecosystem support it lent to global giants like Google, Hotmail, and Exodus in the US, and startups like Naukri, RedBus, and MakeMyTrip in India. India already houses the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world after the US and China, with over 1.59 lakh DPIIT registered startups. Admitting that the vision is bold, he said boldness was integral to entrepreneurship. 'At TiE, we see ourselves as catalysts of entrepreneurial potential. Our role is to create the connective tissue through our chapters and charter members who will serve as mentors and enablers. It's about igniting possibilities and acting on faith in India's entrepreneurial future. But this is a shared mission that requires coordinated efforts from govts, investors, academia, corporates, and civic institutions. '
The Wire
36 minutes ago
- The Wire
At BRICS Summit, India Warns Against ‘Weaponising' Critical Minerals Supply
New Delhi: With China continuing to restrict rare earth exports, triggering global shortages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (July 7) told the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro that critical mineral resources must not be 'weaponised' by any country. Speaking during the third session of the summit, Modi said, 'We need to work together to make supply chains for critical minerals and technology secure and reliable. It's important to ensure that no country uses these resources for its own selfish gain or as a weapon against others.' China, a founding BRICS member along with India, Brazil, Russia and South Africa, was represented this year by Premier Li Qiang, as President Xi Jinping skipped the summit for the first time since taking office in 2013. The grouping had expanded last year to include six new members, significantly increasing its global weight. In April, China imposed curbs on rare earth exports in response to tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, contributing to a shortage of critical inputs used in everything – from cars and consumer goods to advanced weapons systems. China currently accounts for nearly 90% of production of global rare earth minerals – a group of 17 elements that are vital for a wide array of industries. Last month, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had said that it was engaging with Beijing to resolve the April 4 export restrictions on rare earth magnets, which have disrupted India's supply chains. 'The Chinese Ministry of Commerce and General Administration announced export controls in early April on certain rare-earth-related items,' MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said. ' We remain in touch with the Chinese side, both in Beijing and Delhi, to bring predictability to the supply chain in line with international practices.' According to Delhi-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative, China has increasingly used trade restrictions to undercut India's industrial ambitions, limiting access to raw materials and technical support essential for growth in electronics, EVs, and defence manufacturing. Since mid-2023, Beijing has imposed curbs on critical minerals such as gallium and germanium. In late 2024, those restrictions were extended to graphite, affecting India's clean energy and battery industries. The Indian automotive industry has raised concerns that continued delays could severely hamper electric vehicle production. The BRICS declaration issued on Sunday adopted a cautious middle ground, calling for reliable and diversified supply chains for critical minerals, while also stressing the sovereign rights of states to regulate access to their resources 'to pursue legitimate public policy objectives'.
