48th PORTUGAL – UNITED STATES STANDING BILATERAL COMMISSION Lisbon, November 17, 2022 JOINT STATEMENT The 48th Session of the Portugal-United States Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met on November 17 in Lisbon to discuss developments in the bilateral relationship and pressing international and regional matters, as well as NATO and general security and defense topics. The …
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47th UNITED STATES – PORTUGAL STANDING BILATERAL COMMISSION Washington D.C., June 8, 2022 JOINT STATEMENT The 47th Session of the United States-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met on June 8, 2022, in Washington D.C. to discuss bilateral and international affairs, and underscore the common values that bind the two countries and their citizens. The SBC …
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46th PORTUGAL – UNITED STATES STANDING BILATERAL COMMISSION Lisbon, December 17th, 2021 JOINT STATEMENT 1. The 46th Session of the Portugal-United States Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met on December 17 in Lisbon to discuss developments in the bilateral relationship, underscoring the common values and shared norms that bind the two countries and their citizens. The …
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2021 Estoril Political Forum, Palace Hotel of Estoril October 18, 2021, 8:15 p.m. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Kristin M. Kane Remarks From Idea to Reality: The Struggle to Build the National Endowment of Democracy Good evening. Thank you, Antonio, for that warm welcome and introduction. Congratulations to Professor Espada and Catolica University for organizing the …
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From October 8th to 11th the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon was pleased to welcome 15 prominent and bi-partisan U.S. members of Congress to attend the NATO Parliamentary Assembly led by Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia in his role as Parliamentary Assembly Chair. The event underscores the deep commitment of NATO members including Portugal and the U.S. …
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45th United States – Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission July 28, 2021, Washington, D.C. 1) The 45th Session of the United States-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met in-person July 28 in Washington, D.C. Both sides committed to strong Transatlantic ties and shared values which contribute to mutual prosperity and security. The SBC discussion underscored cooperation and …
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Transatlantic Economic and Trade Summit Address: “Partnership for the Next Decade” Kristin M. Kane, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Lisbon [As prepared] [Greeting in Portuguese. Thank you organizers AmCham. So great to see so many friends of the U.S Embassy.] Intro It is so great to be here in person, even if recent days in Lisbon …
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It was a pleasure to welcome Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, to our Embassy. We followed the rest of his visit with interest. Secretary Mayorkas participated in productive conversations on cybersecurity with partners to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Portugal, as well as with the European Union in the …
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The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) arrives in Portugal, for the first time, through the US Embassy in Portugal in partnership with Impact Hub Lisbon. Registration is open for this program to promote female entrepreneurship from January 18th to February 21st. The program includes group follow-up sessions, inspirational talks and mentoring with experts until the …
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Ambassador George E. Glass received the Order of Infante D. Henrique from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. This award honors achievements of an extraordinary nature and special relevance to Portugal. After being given the honor the Ambassador noted “I am humbled by such an award. This honor is recognition of the tremendous accomplishments we have …
Read More» On December 17, 2020 the United States and Portugal held virtually their 44th Standing Bilateral Commission, to discuss collaboration on key issues. On the top of the agenda was Portugal’s priorities for their upcoming EU presidency. Discussion started with United States and Portugal underscoring the negative global impact of COVID-19 and the growing importance of …
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SINES, Portugal (AP) — The U.S. government and businesses are eyeing an Atlantic port in Portugal as a springboard for expansion and an increased presence in Europe, the U.S. energy chief said Wednesday. The planned expansion of Sines port’s container and liquefied natural gas terminals present “an enormous opportunity for U.S. industry, as well …
Read More» The U.S. Mission in Portugal today hosted part of the Standing Bilateral Commission with Portugal. U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, George Glass and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Director General for Foreign Policy, Ambassador Madalena Fischer presided over a signing ceremony of the Space Situational Awareness Data Sharing Agreement, signed by Rear Admiral Marcus Hitchcock, U.S. …
Read More» For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Embassy will be funding the participation of three young Portuguese women in the Women2Women (W2W) conference, which will take place in Boston, from July 19 to July 28. After a competitive selection process, the Embassy is going to take Eduarda Gameiro, from Torres Novas, Inês Sá from Mirandela, …
Read More» United States Forest Service ( USFS ) experts will be visiting Portugal this week, as part of the U.S. Embassy’s continued efforts to support Portugal in the aftermath of the wildfires that hit Portugal this summer. With its elite wildland firefighting team and the world’s largest forestry research organization, the USFS aims to sustain the health, …
Read More» USS Ross will be visiting Lisbon and a guided press tour will be held on December 12, at 10:30. This is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (DDG 71) from the U.S. Navy. The Ross can operate in any threat environment and is capable of defeating hostile surface ships, submarines, and air forces simultaneously. The USS …
Read More» In response to the recent and tragic wildfires around Portugal, the United States is supporting the Portuguese Red Cross and Caritas with a total of $50,000 from the U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. These funds will support recovery efforts and assist victims. I know that money alone will not replace all that was lost. …
Read More» The United States reaffirms its unwavering support for Portugal and its people during these difficult days. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims of this tragedy, their families, and their communities. The courage and dedication of firefighters, first responders, and all others who are committed to saving lives and protecting property is inspiring. The …
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U.S. Embassy, Lisbon – Admiral Michelle Howard, commander Allied Joint Force Command Naples, discussed key aspects of the recently-opened NATO Strategic Direction South Hub with Ambassador George Glass, Chief of the Portuguese Navy, Admiral António Manuel Fernandes da Silva Ribeiro, and various other political and military guests here today. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced …
Read More» The U.S. ship USS James E. Williams is visiting in Lisbon and a guided press tour will be held on Wednesday, July 26, at 10:30. USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) is a guided missile Arleigh Burke-class destroyer ship, in the United States navy. For more information on the ship or crew: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/ Media outlets interested in …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy has invited former NASA Astronaut Daniel Tani to visit Portugal between July 6 and 10 for a series of presentations on “Living in Space.” As an astronaut, Daniel Tani made two space flights, staying in space for a total of 131 days, and completing five spacewalks totaling nearly 35 hours. Presently, Mr. …
Read More» The U.S. ship TS Empire State VI is visiting in Lisbon and a guided press tour will be held on June 26, at 10:30. TS Empire State belongs to the United States Merchant Marine, spends her days training our future United States Merchant Mariners in a program sponsored by the Maritime College of the State …
Read More» More than 200 soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and U.S. Marines of the SPMAGTF-CR-AF (Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa), as well as the Indiana Army National Guard Long Range Surveillance Company and airmen and C-130s from the Wyoming Air National Guard, …
Read More» Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa will be the keynote speaker at the next American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal luncheon, which will take place on May 4, at 12:30, at the Marriott Hotel. As the Trump administration completes its first 100 days, Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa will examine the primary policy issues on transatlantic relations between …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy has invited NASA planetary scientist Jared Espley to visit Portugal between April 17 and 21 for a series of presentations on “Exploring Jupiter and its moons.” With a PhD in Physics from Rice University, in Houston, Jared Espley works at the Planetary Magnetospheres Lab at NASA Goddard and at NASA Headquarters he …
Read More» U.S. Representative Steve Scalise (Republican, Louisiana) is in Lisbon leading a bi-partisan delegation of nine members of Congress on a three day visit to Portugal. The delegation will meet with Embassy staff, parliamentary leaders, top government and private sector figures, and NATO personnel to discuss U.S.-Portugal cooperation on energy and defense and security issues. Steve …
Read More» Concerning questions generated by recent reporting in Diário Insular, the U.S. Embassy reiterates its enduring commitment to Lajes Air Base #4and its strong cooperation with the Portuguese government and the Azorean authorities on all issues related to Lajes. Recent articles in your publication allege that the United States is currently reducing personnel at Air Base …
Read More» U.S. military personnel will participate in REAL THAW 17, a Portuguese-led, large joint and combined forces exercise, which will take place from March 5 to 17, 2017 in Beja, Portugal. REAL THAW 17 will develop and integrate realistic interoperability tasks both in the air and on the ground between multinational units. Aside from Portugal and …
Read More» Ambassador Sherman and Defense Minister José Alberto Azeredo Lopes met January 19 at São Julião Fort in Oeiras to discuss the full spectrum of the U.S.-Portugal bilateral security and defense agenda. At the conclusion of the meeting, Sherman and Azeredo Lopes signed the Agreement between the United States of America and the Portuguese Republic on …
Read More» Today the United States Embassy joins Portugal and Portuguese people around the world in mourning the death of a great statesman, former Prime Minister and President, Mário Soares. Mário Soares was a remarkable individual who relentlessly put his country first and fought for the cause of democracy and human rights. History books tell us how, …
Read More» Ambassador Sherman will depart Lisbon on January 20, 2017, as is customary for all political ambassadors upon the beginning of a new U.S. administration. Deputy Chief of Mission Herro Mustafa will assume duties as Chargé d’Affaires until a new ambassador is appointed and arrives into Lisbon. Reflecting on his almost three years in Portugal, Ambassador …
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Embaixatriz and entrepreneur Kim Sawyer and IBM Portugal CEO António Raposo de Lima will visit the Azores again next week to further promote Connect to Success , the program founded by the U.S. Embassy that aims to support women-owned businesses (WOBs) and promote gender equality in the corporate world. Last October, U.S. Embassy, the Luso-American Foundation for Development …
Read More» International students in the U.S. top one million for the first time More U.S. students came to Portugal for study abroad Strong growth among students in STEM fields in both directions The 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released today, finds the number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities increased by …
Read More» The USS Stout will be in Lisbon next week, and a guided visit for the press will take place on Monday, October 31, at 14:45. The USS Stout is an Arleigh Burke class destroyer, belongs to the U.S. Navy and has been deployed since May 2016. Its operational history includes missions in the Black Sea …
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