During the 42nd meeting of the Standing Bilateral Commission between the US and Portugal, which took place on December 17, U.S. Ambassador Glass and Secretary of State for Development and Cooperation, Teresa Ribeiro, signed an agreement between the US Department of Justice and the Portuguese Ministry of Justice entitled, an “Agreement between the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 17 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, law enforcement, us-portugal
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo led the first bilateral Secretary of State visit to Portugal since 2008 on December 4-5. His meetings with the Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva, and Defense Minister João Cravinho affirmed our strong alliance and partnership with our NATO co-founder and host of our 65th Air Base Group in the Azores. ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: NATO, us-portugal
STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON November 26, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Kentucky, the UK, Morocco, and Portugal Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Louisville, Kentucky; London, UK; Rabat, Morocco; and Lisbon, Portugal December 1-6. Secretary Pompeo will travel to Louisville, Kentucky, December 1-2, to deliver remarks at the University of Louisville as ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal
Building on the knowledge and contacts developed during the our 22-day
Reforestation Nation Earth Day campaign in April 2019, the U.S. Embassy hosted a community event called FestVerde. FestVerde demonstrated the American people’s solidarity with communities in recovery from forest fires, underscored U.S. values of service and volunteerism, and served as a model for community-led, reforestation efforts. ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 16 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: environment, reforestation, us-portugal
41st United States – Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission September 11, 2019, Washington D.C. The United States – Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) held its 41st session on September 11, 2019, in Washington, D.C., to discuss developments in the bilateral relationship and to explore opportunities to renew and further strengthen the capacity of this longstanding ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal
As prepared September 6, 2019 Minister, Your Eminence, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. Mary and I are delighted to welcome you to Casa Carlucci. Tonight, we are marking a proud occasion, the dedication of this historic residence to the memory of The Honorable Frank Carlucci, who passed away after an extraordinary life on June 3rd last ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: 2019 speeches, bilateral relations, us-portugal
Ambassador George Glass In Jornal de Notícias When I arrived in Portugal two years ago, my first stop was at my new home, the official U.S. Ambassador’s Residence. The house is, of course, beautiful and distinguished. But it is more than that. The Ambassador’s Residence also serves as an important symbol of the strength of ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 5 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State June 10, 2019 On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to the people of Portugal on your national day. Over one million Americans can trace their roots back to Portugal, and our countries share strong and longstanding bonds of friendship and alliance. President Marcelo Rebelo ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 10 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal
The first transatlantic flight, in May 1919, linked the United States of America and the Azores in the annals of history. This weekend we celebrated this historic landmark in both Horta and Ponta Delgada. Deputy Chief of Mission Herro Mustafa participated in the centennial celebration of the first transatlantic flight by Albert Cushing Read. Events ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 20 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Azores, transatlantic relations, us-portugal
In honor of fallen Department of State and Portuguese security and law enforcement personnel, Regional Security Office Lisbon hosted a Peace Officers Memorial Day gathering on May 15, which featured participation by U.S. Ambassador to Portugal George E. Glass, a friendly ‘Fun Run’ competition, and a cookout. Ambassador Glass kicked off the event by welcoming ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 15 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: security, us-portugal
As prepared March 14, 2019 Boa Noite! What a wonderful evening to be celebrating the dynamic business relationship between the United States and Portugal. Ana Filipa, Thank you very much for the warm introduction, and to the American Chamber of Commerce, thank you for hosting this event. I am honored to be here tonight with ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: 2019 speeches, bilateral relations, trade, us-portugal
On November 13, over thirty service men and women from the
USS Harry S. Truman and USS Forrest Sherman and Embaixatriz Mary Glass participated in volunteer activities throughout Lisbon. During their free time, the sailors emphasized the important values of citizen engagement and service. Service members from the USS Harry S. Truman conducted activities in Monsanto Park and at ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: defense, NATO, us-portugal
Remarks by President Trump and President Rebelo de Sousa of the Portuguese Republic Before Bilateral Meeting Foreign Policy Issued on: June 27 Oval Office PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have the President — and highly respected, I must say — President of Portugal with us. We have a tremendous ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Statements | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal
Portugal’s National Day On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people of Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal. The United States has always counted Portugal among its closest friends, from the establishment of our diplomatic ties in 1791 to today’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 9 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal
On June 4, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, with support from the Luso-American Development Foundation (
FLAD ), hosted the conference “The United States and Portugal: A Partnership for Prosperity – Energy Security, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Engagement” at the Gulbenkian foundation in Lisbon. The one-day conference was opened with remarks by U.S. Ambassador George Glass, ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, entrepreneurship, innovation, us-portugal
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of former U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Frank Carlucci today. He was an icon of American foreign policy. He was a patriot, a problem solver, and a visionary. He was remarkable. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones at this time. He will ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: us-portugal
The Portugal-United States Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) held its 38th Session on December 14, 2017 in Lisbon to discuss recent developments in bilateral relations and jointly explore opportunities to renew and further strengthen this longstanding Trans-Atlantic relationship. The Commission underlined the strategic nature of the centuries-old alliance between Portugal and the United States and the ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 14 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Azores, bilateral relations, us-portugal
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, ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: defense, fires, us-portugal
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: defense, Naval affairs, us-portugal
Senior U.S. and Portuguese officials welcomed increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) cooperation between our two countries during bilateral discussions at the World LNG Summit. The Port of Sines received the first U.S. LNG shipment to Europe in 2016 and has continued to be the number one European destination for U.S. LNG. U.S. LNG exports support ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 28 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal
On October 31, U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, George Glass, was the keynote speaker at a lunch-conference organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal in partnership with the American Club of Lisbon, and the Portugal-United States Friendship Association (AAPEUA). In his speech the Ambassador outlined his priorities, namely: deepening the historic friendship between Portugal ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal
(As prepared) Good afternoon and thank you so much for such a wonderful introduction. Before I get into my formal speech, I want to start off by reiterating my deepest sympathies to all the victims and communities in Portugal that have been affected by fires. My home state of Oregon, unfortunately, has also experienced the ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: 2017 speeches, bilateral relations, us-portugal
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: us-portugal
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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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 16 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: us-portugal
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: defense, NATO, us-portugal
General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, visited Portugal on October 3, 2017 to meet with Portuguese military leaders and attend briefings with the staff Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) in Lisbon. During his trip, he met with the Chief of the Portuguese Navy, Admiral António Manuel Fernandes da Silva ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 3 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: defense, NATO, transatlantic relations, us-portugal
Boa noite! What a wonderful evening it has been. Thank you so much, Sofia for that wonderful introduction and to the American Chamber of Commerce for organizing and hosting this event. I want to start off by recognizing President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Your Excellency, thank you for being here tonight and for your constant ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: 2017 speeches, bilateral relations, us-portugal
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met with Portuguese Minister of Defense José Alberto Azeredo Lopes on September 12, 2017, at the Pentagon. Secretary Mattis highlighted Portugal’s value to the United States and NATO as a longstanding, reliable ally. He thanked the minister for continued support in NATO’s security efforts along its southern flank, and discussed ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Portugal | Tags: Portugal, Rex Tillerson, transatlantic relations, us-portugal
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva on July 27, 2017, at the Department of State.
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 28 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Portugal | Tags: Portugal, Rex Tillerson, transatlantic relations, us-portugal
Good evening, dear Colleagues from the United States Embassy, Members of the Portuguese Government; Members of the Portuguese Armed Forces; Deputies of the National Assembly; Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Community; Members of Strike Force NATO and the U.S. Military; Portuguese and American friends. I would like to express my profound appreciation for ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 30 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: 2017 speeches, transatlantic relations, us-portugal
Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa’s Remarks to Amcham Boa tarde a todos. Good afternoon to everyone. It is wonderful to be here with all of you today. The American Chamber is such an important institution in countries worldwide. Throughout my Foreign Service career I have been a champion of the work our chambers do. You are ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: 2017 speeches, transatlantic relations, us-portugal
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: transatlantic relations, us-portugal
The exhibition by U.S. artist Sherry Wiggins, “Reencontrado-a / Meeting Her Again”, opened on January 28 in a ceremony held at the Palace/Museum dos Marqueses de Praia e Monforte, in Estremoz. The event began with music by a young saxophone player, Marina Pereira, from the University of Évora. The Museum Director, Hugo Guerreiro, congratulated Ms. ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 28 January, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: culture, us-portugal
Boa tarde a todos. Good afternoon to everyone. Anne, Mariana, Sofia, Antonio, thank you so much for the very poignant and overly generous introduction. It’s proof of what I’ve learned the last three-years — there are no more kinder, warmer, or sweeter people, anywhere on the face of the Earth, than here in Portugal. And ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 13 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches | Tags: 2017 speeches, bilateral relations, us-portugal
Good afternoon! Thank you for the introduction, President Nuno Botelho, and thank you very much to the Commercial Association of Porto for hosting this wonderful event. It is a pleasure to be back in the beautiful Porto region, truly one of my favorite places in Portugal. For the past nearly three years, it has been ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 9 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches | Tags: 2017 speeches, bilateral relations, us-portugal
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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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 6 January, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, us-portugal
Muito obrigado, Pedro, for your kind introduction. My heartfelt appreciation as well to the audience who braved Lisbon winter weather to be with us today for this important event. Although, being from Boston, I can tell you, any winter where you can still play golf is not a real winter! I would like to extend ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Speeches | Tags: 2016 speeches, bilateral relations, us-portugal
On December 7, the University of Lisbon’s School for
Higher Social and Political Studies (ISCSP) hosted the conference “Portugal and the United States: Partners in a Changing World”, an event sponsored by the
Office of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa which included the U.S. Embassy and the
Luso-American Foundation, FLAD , as partners. The opening session speakers were President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman and Professor Alice Trindade from ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal
