#DiaMundialdaLínguaPortuguesa

A mensagem do MNE, Paulo Rangel, nestes 50 anos do 25 de abril.

On April 16th, Ambassador Duarte Lopes participated in the Johns Hopkins University Science and Diplomacy Summit 2024 at Bloomberg Center, taking part in a conversation about #Science #Diplomacy , moderated by Professor Peter Agre.

Portugal welcomes the 🇺🇲 #USCongress approval of 61 Billion USD aid package to Ukraine. Together with the 🇪🇺 we #standwithUkraine in defending our common democratic values and principles.

Aproveitamos para conhecer alguns recantos da ilha de Santa Maria. Já conhece esta ilha?

We took the opportunity to discover some corners of the island of Santa Maria. Have you visited this island?
#visitazores #açores #azores

A word of appreciation to Rachel Kallander, CEO and founder of Arctic Encounter, for this successful gathering of expertise around Arctic opportunities and challenges, as well as their impact on the rest of the world, including maritime countries like Portugal.

#Alaska : Amb. Duarte Lopes participated in the Arctic Encounter, having intervened on the panel “One World, One Ocean: Fish Stocks in Motion and the Blue Economy”, where he talked about the #BlueEconomy , with an emphasis on sustainable fishing, energy transition, and biotechnology.

Anchorage, #Alaska : Ambassador Duarte Lopes was honored to be welcomed by #Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, with whom he had an interesting conversation about the Blue Economy, energy, food security, and tourism.

Given the twin challenges of an aggressive #Russia & accelerating #ClimateChange , Alaska and the EU have plenty in common.

Grateful to discuss these priorities with AK leaders Mayor Dave Bronson (Anchorage, AK) Parody Account, Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, plus the wise insight of the Northern Vision Fellows.

O Governo português condena veementemente o ataque do Irão a Israel. Apela à contenção, em ordem a evitar uma escalada da violência.

The Portuguese Government vehemently condemns Iran’s attack to Israel. It calls for restraint, to avoid an escalation of violence.

🎨 REMINDER: There is 1 WEEK left to submit artwork for the Congressional Art Competition. April 15th is the final deadline.

Learn more about rules and submission guidelines on my website⬇️
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#EUOpenHouse is coming! We are pleased to share that Portugal 🇵🇹 will once again be part of this much-loved event with European Union in the U.S.. We hope you will come by our embassy on Saturday, May 11, to enjoy some culture, food, music, and more. Visit euopenhouse.org for more info🇪🇺

Fruitful visit to #Arizona . In just 3 days, 22 EU DCMs met members from the state House of Representatives, addressed local dignitaries including Honorary Consuls, interacted with Arizona State University students/faculty, and visited CPLC. Thanks to our stellar hosts, including Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations!

Amb Zacarias attended a tribute to 🇵🇹 Aristide Sousa Mendes & 🇧🇷 Luis Souza Dantas, diplomats who saved many refugees during WWII. Their legacy shows that, in the face of global challenges, it is the power of individual conscience & courage that can lead to transformative change.

On March 19th, #Carminho gave an intimate performance at the Residence of the Ambassador of Portugal in Washington, DC. It was a night filled with fado that honored the #Portuguese #culture in the USA.