Greater Noida (Foreign Desk), December 14: Portugal Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel is visiting India from 12-15 December 2024. This is his first official visit to India. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held delegation level talks with Foreign Minister Rangel on Friday and exchanged views on West Asia, Ukraine and Indo – Pacific. Dr. S. Jaishankar appreciated his robust multilateral cooperation and Portugal’s support for stronger India – EU ties.
Held wide – ranging discussions with FM @PauloRangel_pt of Portugal today.
Took stock of our partnership and explored new opportunities in clean energy, technology, digital, mobility, heritage and maritime domains. Also exchanged views on West Asia, Ukraine and Indo – Pacific.… pic.twitter.com/QAyy5fvMKd
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 13, 2024
External Affairs Ministry (EAM) said in a press release, “External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held delegation level talks with Foreign Minister Rangel on 13th December 2024, which reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties including trade and investment, defence, science and technology, tourism, culture, and people to people ties. They also noted the growing potential for collaboration in sectors such as IT, startups and innovation, renewable energy, green hydrogen and migration and mobility of youth, skilled workers and professionals. EAM and FM Rangel also exchanged views on global and regional developments of mutual interest. They agreed to continue the existing close cooperation in regional and multilateral fora including at the United Nations. EAM thanked FM Rangel for Portugal’s continued support to India’s Permanent membership in the UN Security Council and for strengthening India-EU ties.”
Next year India and Portugal will celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations. In this regard, both Ministers agreed to commemorate this milestone in a befitting manner.
“The bilateral ties between India and Portugal got a renewed push and momentum after the meeting of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Portugal H.E. Luis Montenegro in November 2024, during the G20 Summit in Rio. The visit of H.E Mr. Paulo Rangel, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal is expected to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries and give impetus to the ongoing transformation of this historical relationship to a forward looking contemporary partnership,” EAM added.
