President Droupadi Murmu receives 'City Key of Honour' of Lisbon

IANS April 8, 2025 312 views

President Droupadi Murmu was honored with Lisbon's City Key during her diplomatic visit to Portugal, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. She highlighted the deep cultural and historical connections between India and Portugal, spanning centuries of shared experiences. Murmu emphasized the potential for future cooperation in technology, innovation, and knowledge-based economic development. The visit underscores the strengthening ties between the two nations as they celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

"Our historic ties are firmly on their way to becoming a dynamic and visionary partnership" - President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu receives 'City Key of Honour' of Lisbon
New Delhi, April 8: President Droupadi Murmu received the 'City Key of Honour' of Lisbon City, from the Mayor at a function held at the City Hall of Lisbon (Portugal), last evening.

Key Points

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President receives prestigious Lisbon City Key of Honour

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Celebrates 50 years of India-Portugal bilateral relations

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Emphasizes knowledge economy and shared cultural connections

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Highlights potential for future cooperation

President Murmu, speaking on the occasion, thanked the Mayor and people of Lisbon for the gesture. She said that Lisbon is known for its open-mindedness, the warmth of its people and its culture, along with tolerance and respect for diversity.

She also attended the banquet hosted in her honour by the President of Portugal., H.E. Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at Palacio da Ajuda.

In her banquet remarks, President Murmu said that the cultural ties between two nations span centuries, and they have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination.

"These include our shared past which is reflected in architecture, historical sites and languages, as well as our cuisines," she added.

President Murmu further said that this year holds special significance as we celebrate 50 years of India-Portugal bilateral relations.

"With our natural synergy and potential for cooperation in diverse fields, our historic ties are firmly on their way to becoming a dynamic and visionary partnership," President Murmu remarked.

She further said that as a knowledge-based economy, India is harnessing its strengths in areas such as science and technology, information and communication technology, digital public infrastructure, start-ups and innovation to create an inclusive and sustainable development model that benefits all.

Stressing on the partnership between two nations, she said, "We consider Portugal as our partner in harnessing India's strengths as a knowledge-based economy," she pointed out.

She also lauded Portugal's role in promoting India's relations with the European Union.

President Murmu further expressed confidence that India-Portugal bilateral relations will become even closer and broader in the times to come and it will be beneficial not only for the people but for the entire world.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
What a proud moment for India! 🇮🇳 President Murmu represents our country with such grace and dignity. The cultural ties between India and Portugal are truly fascinating - especially how it reflects in our architecture and food!
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I wish there was more focus on concrete outcomes from such visits. What specific tech or innovation partnerships are being planned? The article mentions potential but lacks details.
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Ananya P.
Lisbon is such a beautiful city! 😍 I visited last year and can confirm the people are incredibly warm. Great to see our President highlighting India's digital infrastructure strengths - our UPI system could be a game-changer if implemented there!
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Vikram D.
50 years of bilateral relations is a significant milestone. The historical connections between Goa and Portugal make this partnership particularly meaningful. Hope to see more cultural exchanges in the future!
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Sunita M.
President Murmu's speech was so well-balanced - acknowledging history while looking to the future. The emphasis on knowledge economy partnerships is smart positioning for India. More power to our women leaders! 👏

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Droupadi Murmu Lisbon India-Portugal Relations Diplomatic Visit City Key of Honour President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
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