Rare Talks by Jjuliaa Gangwani | Presented by The Blue Moon

In this exclusive episode of Rare Talks, Editorial Director Jjuliaa Gangwani sits down with His Excellency Juan Carlos Marsán Aguilera, Ambassador of Cuba to India, for a wide-ranging conversation on diplomacy, trade and cultural resonance.

From Havana’s cobblestone alleys to New Delhi’s corridors of strategy, the dialogue explores:

· Cuba’s strategic objectives in South Asia

· Bilateral trade, investment codes, and regulatory reform

· Tropical medicine, digital health and solar diplomacy

· Trilateral cooperation with the US, NAM, and CELAC

· Tourism, Bollywood and curated cultural itineraries

· Lessons learned and the Ambassador’s vision for the next three years

Recorded at the Ambassador’s residence, this episode blends poetic memory with policy insight, offering listeners a rare window into Cuba’s evolving partnership with India.

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As Uruguay marks 200 years of independence, Ambassador Alberto Guani offers a reflective yet forward-looking perspective on the nation’s evolving identity and its expanding ties with India. In this Rare Talks episode, he traces a narrative shaped by historical paradoxes, cultural resilience and Uruguay’s leadership in renewable energy and digital governance.

Positioning Uruguay as a stable and strategic gateway to South America, Ambassador Guani highlights the growing momentum in India-Uruguay relations from micro-engagements and cultural exchanges to trade ambitions and diplomatic milestones. With India preparing to open a resident embassy in Montevideo, the conversation explores how shared values and strategic collaborations are shaping Uruguay’s next chapter on the global stage.

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Episode 3

In this episode of Rare Talks, host Jjuliaa Gangwani sits down with His Excellency, the Ambassador of Chile to India, for a reflective and forward-looking conversation spanning six years of diplomacy, connection and collaboration.

They discuss the recent visit of the President of Chile, the evolution of the India–Chile CEPA and personal insights from the Ambassador’s tenure in India. Plus, don't miss our very first Rapid Fire Round, adding a dash of spontaneity to this thoughtful exchange.

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Produced by JJ Enterprises in association with The Blue Moon.
Cultural Diplomacy. Trade Storytelling. Rare Conversations.

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