President Murmu emplanes for Slovak Republic after concluding 'fruitful' State visit to Portugal

ANI April 9, 2025 347 views

President Droupadi Murmu has concluded a significant state visit to Portugal, marking the first such visit in 27 years. During her trip, she engaged in high-level diplomatic meetings and was honored with the City Key of Honour in Lisbon. The visit highlighted the 50th anniversary of India-Portugal bilateral relations, with Murmu emphasizing the potential for deepening cooperation. She has now embarked on the next leg of her tour to the Slovak Republic, continuing India's diplomatic outreach.

"India-Portugal historic ties are firmly on the way to evolving into a dynamic and visionary partnership" - President Droupadi Murmu
Lisbon, April 9: After concluding a "fruitful" State visit to Portugal, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday (local time) embarked for the next leg of her tour, Slovak Republic.

Key Points

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First India-Portugal state visit after 27 years marks diplomatic milestone

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President honored with City Key of Honour in Lisbon

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Murmu launched commemorative stamps celebrating 50 years of relations

She visited Portugal at the invitation of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The visit is taking place after a 27-year gap. The last State Visit took place in 1998, when President K R Narayanan visited Portugal.

"A fruitful State visit to Portugal concludes. President Droupadi Murmu emplanes for the next leg of her tour, Slovak Republic," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a post on X.

President Murmu will visit Slovakia from April 9 to 10 at the invitation of Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini. It will be the first visit by an Indian president to Slovakia in 29 years.

During her visit, President Droupadi Murmu was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Portuguese Parliament, where she was warmly received by the President of Assembleia da Republica, Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco.

During her visit to the Portuguese legislature, President Murmu met with the Portuguese delegation, signed the official book of honour, and held a meeting with the cabinet of the President of Assembleia da Republica, reaffirming the shared commitment between the two nations to deepen bilateral ties.

The state visit, which began earlier this week, has seen several high-level engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation across a range of sectors.

On April 7, President Murmu was conferred the prestigious 'City Key of Honour' by the Mayor of Lisbon in a ceremony held at the City Hall.

Murmu also attended a banquet hosted in her honour by the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The banquet took place at Palacio da Ajuda in Lisbon on Monday evening. President Murmu highlighted that this year holds special significance; the two countries are celebrating 50 years of the India-Portugal bilateral relations.

In her remarks, she emphasised that with the natural synergy and potential for cooperation in diverse fields, India-Portugal historic ties are firmly on the way to evolving into a dynamic and visionary partnership.

On Monday, Murmu visited the Church of Santa Maria and laid a wreath at the tomb of Luis Vaz de Camoes, Portugal's national poet.

President Murmu along with her Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also launched postage stamps commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Great to see our President strengthening international ties! The 50-year diplomatic milestone with Portugal is especially significant. 🇮🇳🤝🇵🇹
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Priya M.
I appreciate the cultural aspects of the visit - laying wreaths at Camoes' tomb and the postage stamps. These gestures matter more than people realize.
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Amit S.
While I support diplomatic visits, I wonder if we're focusing enough on concrete economic outcomes. The article mentions "strengthening cooperation" but lacks specific deals or numbers.
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Sunita R.
President Murmu is doing India proud! The ceremonial honors and banquet show how much respect she commands internationally. More power to her! 👏
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Vikram J.
Interesting that it's been 27 years since the last state visit to Portugal. Makes you wonder why such long gaps between important diplomatic engagements.
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Neha P.
The City Key of Honour is such a prestigious recognition! Lisbon clearly values our relationship. Looking forward to hearing about the Slovakia visit next.

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