President Droupadi Murmu met and held talks with Prime Minister Luis Montenegro of Portugal at Lisbon. Both leaders discussed the way forward for further strengthening bilateral relations. They agreed that there are greater opportunities for cooperation in many areas, such as trade and commerce, defence, science and technology, and energy.

President Droupadi Murmu, accompanied by President Marcelo Rebelo De Sousa, visited Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon and witnessed various research and development initiatives, including in the fields of neuroscience, oncology, experimental clinical research, and automated medicine delivery. Minister of State, Smt. Nimuben Bambhaniya and Members of Parliament, Shri Dhaval Patel and Smt. Sandhya Ray also accompanied her. The Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown is a state-of-the-art medical, scientific and technological institution where interdisciplinary clinical care is being developed alongside applied research activities and advanced education programmes. The impressive premises of the institution were designed by renowned Indian architect Charles Correa.

President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn interacted with over 60 Indian doctoral & post-doctoral researchers working in various institutions and universities all across Portugal. President Murmu guided them on various aspects & encouraged them to contribute towards Viksit Bharat.

President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn & President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal visited the Champalimaud Foundation. Both leaders jointly planted a ‘camellia japonica’ sapling in the garden of the Foundation to commemorate 50 years of 🇮🇳-🇵🇹 diplomatic relations. Designed by the famous Indian Architect Charles Correa, the Foundation carries out advanced research in cancer & neurosciences.

President Droupadi Murmu met the President of Assembleia Da Republica (Portuguese Parliament), H.E. José Pedro Aguiar-Branco at Lisbon. The two leaders discussed various bilateral and international issues. They were in accord that regular exchanges between the Parliaments of India and Portugal would boost the people-to-people ties between the two countries.

President Droupadi Murmu attended a banquet hosted in her honour by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal at Palacio da Ajuda, Lisbon. The President said that this year holds special significance as we celebrate 50 years of India-Portugal bilateral relations. 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.

President Droupadi Murmu held extensive discussions with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal. The two leaders discussed various aspects of India-Portugal relations, as well as global and regional issues of shared interest. Both leaders agreed that the bilateral relationship is based on mutual trust, understanding and cooperation on important issues, including at the multilateral level. They agreed to further strengthen the long-standing ties in several areas including trade and investment, IT, renewable energy and connectivity.

President Droupadi Murmu and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal graced the launch of postage stamps commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The stamps reflect the rich artistic and cultural heritage of India and Portugal, and feature vibrant folk attire from both countries: Rajasthan's distinctive Kalbeliya costume, and the traditional Viana do Castelo dress from Portugal.

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Church of Santa Maria and laid wreath at the tomb of Luis Vaz de Camoes – the national poet of Portugal. She also visited the Monastery of Jerónimos – a masterpiece of 16th-century architecture in Portugal. https://t.co/lZzLSAfV8B

President Droupadi Murmu was received by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal at the historic ‘Praca do Imperio’ in Lisbon. She was accorded a ceremonial welcome with the Guard of Honour. https://t.co/USIULkoGia

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.

Honouring Bapu’s legacy and teachings. President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn along with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi & Kasturba Gandhi in Lisbon. https://t.co/krONlUYusI

The State Banquet hosted for President Droupadi Murmu at the historic Ajuda Palace in Lisbon Monday night became memorable as renowned Portuguese Fado musician Rão Kyao presented a melodious bamboo flute rendition of Gandhi ji's favorite bhajan 'Vaishnava Jana'. India's rich spiritual legacy found a new expression, enthralling the audience. The President thanked the musician for making possible a unique confluence of the two cultures.

At the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, President Droupadi Murmu had a lively interaction with Indian researchers and scholars working at the Foundation and at other institutions across Portugal. In her conversation with the scholars, she commended them for their role in deepening India-Portugal collaboration in emerging technologies and scientific research.

VIDEO | Here's what Secretary (West) - Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, said while addressing a press conference on President Droupadi Murmu's Portugal visit. "President Droupadi Murmu is completing a historic visit to Portugal. The visit is taking place in the year when we mark the 50 years of the re-establishment of our diplomatic relations. This is also the first state visit from India to Portugal after a gap of 27 years. So, it is a very important and historic visit..." (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/9uKz9yoLKB)

In a special ceremony hosted by the Mayor of Lisbon at the historic Câmara Municipal de Lisboa (City Hall), President Droupadi Murmu was presented with the "Key of Honour" of Lisbon City. The ceremony was attended by several eminent citizens of Lisbon, including the diplomatic corps and representatives of the Indian and Indo-Portuguese community. The President thanked the Mayor and the people of Lisbon for the gesture, and praised the people of Lisbon for their affectionate nature, open-mindedness, spirit of tolerance and respect for diversity.