Embaixada de Portugal na Índia / Embassy of Portugal in India

🕊️ Today we honour UN Peacekeepers, the heroes who save lives and build peace worldwide. Portugal proudly contributes to these missions since 1958, when we joined our first UN peacekeeping operation. A legacy of commitment that continues today.

Ambassadors/Heads of Diplomatic Mission of European Union Member States resident in Kathmandu and New Delhi, as well as Ambassadors of some other countries resident in Kathmandu paid a joint courtesy call on Rt. Hon. Mr B***ndra Shah, Prime Minister of Nepal, at his Office in Singhadurbar today.

Ambassadors/Heads of Mission of the United Arab Emirates, European Union, Finland, Norway, Myanmar, Australia, Russian Federation, Thailand, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Greece, Denmark, Romania, Slovenia, Luxembourg, Austria, Slovakia, Brazil, Malaysia, Poland and Czech Republic were present for the call on.

The Ambassadors/Heads of Mission congratulated the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and conveyed greetings and messages from their respective Heads of State/Government. They highlighted major areas of cooperation and expressed support and cooperation to the new Government in delivering results for the benefit of Nepali people.

Reiterating Nepal's balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, the Prime Minister underscored that Nepal's engagement with its neighbours, development partners and friendly countries is guided by the principles of mutual respect, sovereign equality and shared prosperity. He appreciated the continued goodwill and support extended to Nepal's development efforts and hoped for an enhanced level of cooperation in the days to come.

Highlighting the Government's resolve to ensure good governance and achieve inclusive economic prosperity, the Prime Minister stressed on benefiting from global markets, attracting greater investment through streamlined procedures, encouraging innovation and achieving sustainable development. He expressed the Government's eagerness to deepen partnership across key sectors, including trade, investment, green energy, climate action and tourism.

Foreign Minister Hon. Mr Shisir Khanal, Political Advisor to the Prime Minister Mr Asim Shah, Chief Secretary Mr Suman Raj Aryal, Foreign Secretary Mr Amrit Bahadur Rai and other senior Government officials were present on the occasion.

Encontro com o novo Primeiro Ministro do Nepal, B***ndra 'B***n' Shah, em Kathmandu, na quarta-feira 26 de maio.

Agenda bilateral num crescendo.

⚽️ On , we celebrate the power of sport to unite people across borders. Football promotes inclusion, teamwork, and peace - values Portugal proudly champions as we work for a safer, more cooperative world.

🌍 On , we celebrate the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite Portugal and Africa. Together, as partners, we work for peace, development, and shared prosperity, because global challenges demand global solidarity.

O Embaixador participou na receção em Nova Deli para comemorar o 24º Aniversário da Restauração da Independência de Timor-Leste.

🌊 Biodiversity means life!

🇵🇹 Portugal stands as a global advocate for biodiversity on land and at sea, leading efforts to protect marine biodiversity and combat pollution.

Hoje, no Dia Internacional contra a Homofobia, Bifobia e Transfobia, Portugal reafirma o seu compromisso com a promoção e proteção dos direitos humanos das pessoas LGBTQIA+ e com com a construção de uma sociedade mais justa, inclusiva e livre de discriminação.
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Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Portugal reaffirms its commitment to the promotion and protection of the human rights of LGBTQIA+ people and to building a fairer, more inclusive society free from discrimination.

Celebrou-se, no passado dia 9 de maio, o Dia da Europa! 🇪🇺

A data assinala o 76.º aniversário da assinatura da Declaração Schuman, em 1950, marco fundador do projeto europeu.

Neste dia, a Embaixada de Portugal em Nova Deli associou-se às celebrações promovidas pela Delegação da União Europeia na Índia, que reuniram representantes dos 27 Estados-Membros da UE.

Para além de constituir um momento de celebração dos valores fundadores da União Europeia, o evento contou com a presença de Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministra das Finanças e dos Assuntos Corporativos da Índia, assinalando o espírito de cooperação e parceria que caracteriza a relação entre a UE e a Índia.

Europe Day was celebrated on 9 May! 🇪🇺

The date marks the 76th anniversary of the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, a founding milestone of the European project.

On this day, the Portuguese Embassy in New Delhi joined the celebrations hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to India, which brought together representatives from the 27 EU Member States.

On top of an occasion to celebrate the founding values of the European Union, the event was attended by Nirmala Sitharaman, India’s Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, highlighting the spirit of cooperation and partnership which characterises the relationship between the EU and India.