US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro in Lisbon on Thursday during the final leg of a European tour of NATO allies. Rubio highlighted bilateral defense spending and security cooperation, describing Portugal as an important gateway to Europe. The two officials met privately at the prime minister's official residence and did not make public statements to reporters.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visits Lisbon
Friday, 9 October 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Marco Rubio is the United States Secretary of State under President Donald Trump. In Portuguese bilateral relations, his office oversees diplomatic and defense ties, including NATO security cooperation and strategic operations at Lajes Field (Base Aérea das Lajes) in the Azores.
