In the Simón Bolívar Hall of Miraflores Palace, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, along with the Chancellor of the Republic, Oliver Blanco, began her work agenda this Monday by receiving a delegation from the Republic of Portugal, led by the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida.
Within the framework of the process of strengthening diplomatic relations, bilateral political dialogue, and strategic cooperation, this visit is part of the agreements aimed at expanding productive capacities, fostering balanced trade, and building strategic alliances in areas of mutual benefit.
The business delegation accompanying Minister Manuel Castro Almeida, comprising 37 Portuguese entities from various sectors, including technology, digital transformation, energy, construction, industry, and the agri-food sector, has manifested a strong interest in promoting cooperative ties, trade, and investment within the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
During this meeting at the seat of Government, it is expected that both delegations led by the National Dignitary will assess and discuss the advances of diplomacy and the exchange relations across various fields.
Venezuela and Portugal share a long-standing historical relationship, characterized by balanced trade and strategic alliances in different areas.