President Murmu receives Guard of Honour in Lisbon

ANI April 7, 2025 256 views

President Droupadi Murmu has embarked on a landmark diplomatic journey to Portugal, breaking a 27-year silence in high-level state visits. Her arrival in Lisbon marks a significant moment in India-Portugal relations, coinciding with 50 years of diplomatic ties. The visit is strategically important, aimed at expanding multifaceted engagement with European Union partners. This historic trip underscores India's growing international diplomatic outreach and commitment to strengthening global partnerships.

"Honored to receive Rashtrapati Ji in Lisbon" - Puneet Roy Kundal, Indian Ambassador to Portugal
Lisbon, April 7: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday received a Guard of Honour at Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon.

Key Points

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First State visit to Portugal in 27 years

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Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations

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Expanding India-EU engagement

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Presidential diplomatic milestone

President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was also present in the occassion.

Upon her arrival, Puneet Roy Kundal, Ambassador of India to Portugal, welcomed Murmu at the airport.

In a post on X, he said, "Honored to receive Rashtrapati Ji in Lisbon on her first State visit to Portugal."

https://x.com/prkundal/status/1909131895872381165

Murmu departed on Sunday for her State visit to Portugal and the Slovak Republic.

As per Rashtrapati Bhavan, these are the first State visits to either country by the President of India in more than 25 years.

In a post on X, Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "President Droupadi Murmu departs for historic State visits to Portugal and the Slovak Republic. These are the first State visits to either country by the President of India in more than 25 years. The visits will further expand India's multifaceted engagement with two important European Union partners."

https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1908847975431893403

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said these visits will expand India's multifaceted engagement with two important EU partners.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "President Droupadi Murmu emplanes on State visits to Portugal and the Slovak Republic. These are the first State visits to either country by the President of India in more than 25 years. The visits will further expand India's multifaceted engagement with two important EU partners."

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1908839599566168416

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

From April 9-10, President Murmu will visit Slovakia at the invitation of the Slovakia President Peter Pellegrini. It will be the first visit by the President of India to Slovakia in 29 years.

Sharing the details of the visit to Portugal, Secretary Lal said that the visit becomes historic as it comes when India and Portugal are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations and this visit will "take forward the friendship and partnership."

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
What a proud moment for India! 🇮🇳 President Murmu looks so graceful receiving the Guard of Honour. These diplomatic visits strengthen our global relationships.
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Rahul S.
Interesting to see India strengthening ties with European nations. Though I wonder if we're focusing enough on our immediate neighbors in South Asia too?
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Anjali M.
The Jeronimos Monastery is such a beautiful location for the ceremony! Portugal has amazing historical sites. Hope this visit leads to more cultural exchanges between our countries.
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Sanjay P.
While the diplomatic importance is clear, I wish media would focus more on the actual agreements being discussed rather than just ceremonial aspects.
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Meena R.
27 years is too long between visits! Regular high-level exchanges are so important for maintaining strong international relationships. Hope this becomes more frequent now.
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Vikram D.
The 50 years of diplomatic relations milestone makes this extra special. Portugal was one of the first European countries to recognize India's independence - that historical connection matters.

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Droupadi Murmu Portugal State Visit Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa Diplomatic Relations India EU Partnership
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