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Jalil Abbas Jilani Former Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Fostering peace

2025-06-16
HIS year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Portugal a milestone that reflects the enduring friendship, mutual respect, and growing cooperation between our two countries. Over the decades, Pakistan and Portugal have steadily nurtured a relationship rooted in shared values of peace, dialogue, and respect for international law.

From early diplomatic engagements to expanding economic, cultural and educational exchanges, our partnership has evolved in ways that reflect the aspirations of our peoples and the opportunities of an interconnected world.

As we commemorate this significant milestone, we look forward to deepening our collaboration across a broad spectrum of areas including trade and investment, renewable energy, climate resilience, and diaspora engagement. The vibrant Pakistani community in Portugal continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening people-to-people ties, while high-level exchanges and institutional cooperation lay the foundation for a more robust future partnership. On this historic occasion, both nations reaffirm their commitment to fostering a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable global order, and to further enriching the bonds that unite Pakistan and Portugal.

Pakistan-Portugal Dosti Zindabad! •