Cuba solidarity rally held in India

New Delhi, Oct 17 (RHC) An act of solidarity with Cuba in Vijayawada, capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, demanded an end to the unjust and criminal U.S. economic blockade against the Caribbean country, a diplomatic source said today.

At the meeting, sponsored by the organization "People's Literature" and the Communist Party of India, the participants expressed their admiration and solidarity with Cuba, whose Revolution and historic leader Fidel Castro continue to be an example for them, as well as the achievements in health and a fairer social system.

The Cuban ambassador, Alejandro Simancas, thanked for the expressions of friendship and solidarity and exchanged with the participants on the history and reality in Cuba, as well as the opportunities for bilateral collaboration in the areas of health and education. (Source: PL)