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The President of the Confederation, Viola Amherd, met on Monday in Portugal with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. During the talks, both parties praised the excellent relations between Switzerland and Portugal.
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December 16, 2024 – 3:02 p.m.
(Keystone-ATS) According to a press release from the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sports (DDPS), Viola Amherd highlighted the great contribution that the 260,000 Portuguese nationals living in Switzerland make to society and the economic prosperity of the country. country.
The Portuguese community in Switzerland as well as the 7,300 Swiss nationals living in Portugal considerably promote friendly relations between the two countries, the press release continues.
In terms of bilateral relations between Switzerland and the EU, the President of the Confederation took stock of the state of the negotiations, which are in their final phase. Ms. Amherd clarified that the dynamic remains positive.
The rest of the trip program includes a visit to the Parliament and a reception given by the City of Lisbon. Portugal invited the President of the Confederation for a state visit after the Portuguese President and Prime Minister came to Switzerland in June.
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