Cuba is participating as a partner country in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi, focused on strengthening parliaments for people-centered development.

Ana María Mari Machado, vice president of the National Assembly of People’s Power, held bilateral meetings prior to the start of the general sessions, representing the Caribbean island.

In dialogue with Om Birla, speaker of India’s Lok Sabha (lower house), both parties assessed the deepening of legislative exchange, capacity building and cooperation in sectors such as healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry.

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The leader of the Indian legislature highlighted the relevance of parliamentary dialogue for strengthening ties of friendship between both nations.

During the meetings, the Cuban delegation set out the impact of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States, with special emphasis on the energy siege that directly affects the well-being of the population and the national economy.

The delegation also reiterated its interest in moving from partner country status to full member state of BRICS, reaffirming its commitment to work closely with the group for the benefit of the peoples of the Global South.

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