By Caribbean News Global 
INDIA / CUBA, (TV BRICS) – First Deputy head of Cuba’s Ministry of Communications (Mincom) Wilfredo Gonzalez has arrived in India on a working visit. The purpose is to implement an extensive programme of bilateral cooperation in the sector of technologies.
The official will meet minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekha, reported Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS.
“He will also attend a meeting between Cuba and India at the headquarters of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and later he will meet the heads of important companies of the Asian country. In addition, the first deputy minister will be the chief guest at a reception to mark the 64th anniversary of bilateral relations on Tuesday, 16 January.”
Gonzalez will participate in the three-day “India Soft” event. It starts next Wednesday in New Delhi and will be one of the key activities of the Cuban delegation in the South Asian country.
“India Soft” brings together representatives from over a thousand IT companies every year, showing the competences of the Indian software industry. It provides many opportunities to forge business partnerships and disseminate information on the latest innovations.
Held consecutively since 2001, INDIASOFT has emerged as the favourite meeting ground for Indian tech developers and global consumers. With more than 1000 IT and tech companies converging to meet and connect with each other, the Show brings to the fore competencies of Indian software and tech industry.
“With large number of international delegates, the Show provides multiple opportunities to forge business alliances, spread first-hand information about latest innovations and helps build vibrant and dynamic tech world.”
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