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The President of the European Commission stressed that “it is imperative” to collaborate with countries in the region, such as Turkey.
The article commemorates 40 years of Spain and Portugal's membership in the European Union. It highlights a formal plenary session where Spanish King Felipe VI and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa addressed Members of the European Parliament, reflecting on the significance of their countries' EU membership and their contributions over the decades.
The meeting aims to strengthen relations “in various areas of common interest” with the European Union.
The Mozambican President begins a working visit to the European Union on Saturday to strengthen and deepen cooperation relations, with a meeting expected with the President of the European Council, António Costa, the Presidency announced today.
The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, stated that the United States is trying to divide the European Union in statements to the Financial Times. “What I think is really important for everyone to understand is that the US has been very clear: they want to divide Europe. They do not like the European Union”, said Kaja Kallas, in...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented the Ataturk International Peace Prize to UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday, March 12, citing his determined efforts to find a political solution in Palestine and his work for refugees. During the ceremony in Ankara, Erdogan praised Guterres for his firm stance against the atrocities in Gaza and his commitment to a two-state solution. Guterres, whose term ends in December, visited Turkey as part of a 'Ramadan solidarity visit' to honour the country's generosity in hosting refugees. The Ataturk Prize, established in 1986, had not been awarded since 2000.
For Raimundo Carreiro, head of Brazilian diplomacy in Portugal, there are many topics of interest between the two countries, especially in the areas of education and migration.
Beyond identifying the causes of the divergence between Von der Leyen and Costa, it is important to understand whether one of these positions is preferable to the other. Opinion by Paulo Vila Maior.
United Nations chief will discuss situation in the Middle East next week.
A democracy that abdicates from asserting its principles in the name of convenience always runs the risk of appearing less firm than what it proclaims.
A few weeks ago, when much of Portugal was being battered by storms, Timor-Leste sent a donation of support. This is not the first time such solidarity has reached Portugal from the most distant of the Portuguese-speaking countries; last year, Timorese authorities also offered aid in response to wildfires in Portuguese territory. There is no doubt about the strong emotional bond between Portugal and its former Asian colony. The Timorese have not forgotten the solidarity shown by the Portuguese state and its people during the Indonesian occupation between 1975 and 1999. It was through Portuguese diplomacy that the UN-sponsored referendum was held, allowing the Timorese to choose their future: four out of five voted for independence, which was finally proclaimed in 2002. José Ramos-Horta, who led the external front of the resistance while Xanana Gusmão led the guerrilla forces, recently visited Lisbon for the inauguration of António José Seguro. Ramos-Horta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996, emphasized the deep ties between the two nations, describing Portugal as a 'second motherland'. The article argues that Portugal should enthusiastically support education in Timor-Leste by sending teachers, materials, and offering scholarships to further strengthen the role of the Portuguese language in the country.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro considered today the decoration of former president Aníbal Cavaco Silva with the new European Order of Merit a “very fitting tribute to the great Portuguese and European statesman.”
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced that former Portuguese President Aníbal Cavaco Silva has been awarded the title of Honorary Member of the European Order of Merit. This new distinction recognises individuals who have contributed significantly to European values, cooperation, and progress. Cavaco Silva was honoured for his pivotal role in Portugal's accession to the European Economic Community during his time as Prime Minister, as well as his support for the Maastricht Treaty and the Lisbon Treaty. Other notable recipients in this inaugural edition include Volodymyr Zelensky, Angela Merkel, and Lech Walesa.
Since the 1980s, Portugal and Iran have had a controversial relationship that continues to this day. António José Vilela, a commentator for CNN Portugal, describes some of the episodes that have marked the tense relations between the two countries.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo attended the investiture of Portugal's new President, Antonio Seguro, in Lisbon. Seguro emphasized the strong historical, cultural, and economic ties between Portugal and its former colonies, including Mozambique. He highlighted shared values such as democracy, freedom, and solidarity, and addressed pressing issues like climate change, Portugal’s economic challenges, and the need for cooperation. Seguro, a member of the Socialist Party, won the presidency with a significant majority, largely due to the absence of a right-wing candidate. Chapo expressed hope for strengthened relations and anticipates Seguro's visit to Mozambique.
Costa and Von der Leyen “called for the protection of civilians and full respect for international law” and reinforced that the EU “will work with countries in the region to restore peace and stability.”
André Ventura justified the protest as a response to the Angolan leader's statements, who labelled Portugal as colonialist, arguing that Angola should stop using Portugal to justify its poverty and corruption.
The event brought together in Lisbon the majority of Portuguese-speaking countries, to whom Seguro proposes a Lusophone diplomacy.
One of a number of heads of state not present today in Lisbon as President Seguro was sworn into office was China’s president Xi Jinping – but he sent a The post Chinese leader Xi Jinping congratulates Portugal’s new president appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The article reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated António José Seguro on his inauguration as Portugal's President. Xi emphasized the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations, highlighting a longstanding friendship and 47 years of diplomatic ties. He also referenced the resolution of Macau's transfer from Portugal to China in 1999 and noted close cooperation in international affairs and a strategic partnership established in 2005, covering energy, finance, and infrastructure sectors. Xi expressed his willingness to work with Portugal's new leadership to strengthen cooperation and deepen their strategic partnership.
This edition presents an analysis of the President of the Republic's external role and their function as the state's representative.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa began his terms with a visit to the Vatican and, as he bids farewell to the Presidency, returns to the Holy See to meet Pope Leo XIV.
This is the sixth time Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has travelled to the Vatican as head of state, bringing his foreign schedule to a close in the same way it began in 2016: with visits to the Pope and, afterwards, to King Felipe VI.
Given everything already known, couldn't the Portuguese government, like Spain, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and China, adopt a more courageous stance and refuse to join the Council for Peace?
