Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel met on Saturday with members of the National Association of Innovators and Rationalizers (ANIR) in the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution.
“This meeting serves as a learning opportunity—an update on your contributions—and as a gesture of appreciation, admiration, recognition, and, above all, respect for what you provide to the country,” the president stated.
Men and women from various generations shared their experiences regarding the contributions and innovations that have made it possible to solve problems and save the island significant sums of money. Each account underscored the idea that Cubans apply their intelligence to every challenge, finding the most effective shortcuts; they are even prepared to reinvent the world from scratch, should the need arise.
During the event, the head of state was presented with a replica of the innovator’s membership card—an honor reserved for those with distinguished records of achievement.
“I would say that you are one of the fundamental actors in implementing this transformation. We can look back at history here—at what ANIR has represented, its legacy, its contributions, and its strengths,” Díaz-Canel remarked.
The president noted that the association “is not just another organization within our country’s system of trade union representation; it is proof that the Cuban innovator and rationalizer—organized and committed—has been, and remains, one of the pillars of the nation’s productive sovereignty.”
He further observed, “Many people who visit Cuba are astonished when they see our technological infrastructure—and witness the heroic efforts made to keep obsolete technology running, and even keep it up to date.” “Honoring these 50 years of the ANIR means embracing, with pride and responsibility, the mandate to continue innovating for Cuba,” he concluded.
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
