Luís Montenegro and Lula da Silva met at the Palácio de São Bento in Lisbon to discuss bilateral relations, trade agreements between the EU and Mercosur, and the status of the Brazilian community in Portugal. While Lula focused on strengthening economic partnerships and multilateralism, Montenegro addressed concerns regarding immigration, highlighting the regularisation of over 235,000 Brazilian citizens. The visit also included meetings with the President of the Republic and was marked by both protests and demonstrations of support.