India and Portugal Strengthen Bilateral Ties

On 13th December, 2024, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held delegation-level talks with Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel in New Delhi during the latter's four-day official visit to India.

Key Points

Review of Bilateral Ties: Discussions covered trade, investment, defence, science and technology, tourism, culture, and people-to-people ties.
Collaboration in Emerging Sectors: Both sides emphasized the growing potential for cooperation in IT, startups, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and mobility of skilled professionals.
Global and Regional Issues: The leaders exchanged views on global topics such as West Asia, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific, while reaffirming cooperation in multilateral fora, including the United Nations.
UNSC and India-EU Relations: Dr. Jaishankar expressed gratitude for Portugal’s consistent support for India’s Permanent membership in the UN Security Council and stronger India-EU ties.
50 Years of Diplomatic Relations: Both countries will celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2025, agreeing to commemorate the milestone in a meaningful way.
Momentum in Relations: The visit builds on recent interactions, including the meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Luis Montenegro during the G20 Summit in Rio, Brazil.