President Droupadi Murmu received the ‘City Key of Honour’ of Lisbon City, from the Mayor at a function held at the City Hall of Lisbon (Portugal), last evening.<\/p>\n
President Murmu, speaking on the occasion, thanked the Mayor and people of Lisbon for the gesture. She said that Lisbon is known for its open-mindedness, the warmth of its people and its culture, along with tolerance and respect for diversity.<\/p>\n
She also attended the banquet hosted in her honour by the President of Portugal., H.E. Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at Palacio da Ajuda.<\/p>\n
In her banquet remarks, President Murmu said that the cultural ties between two nations span centuries, and they have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination.<\/p>\n
“These include our shared past which is reflected in architecture, historical sites and languages, as well as our cuisines,” she added.<\/p>\n
President Murmu further said that this year holds special significance as we celebrate 50 years of India-Portugal bilateral relations.<\/p>\n
“With our natural synergy and potential for cooperation in diverse fields, our historic ties are firmly on their way to becoming a dynamic and visionary partnership,” President Murmu remarked.<\/p>\n
She further said that as a knowledge-based economy, India is harnessing its strengths in areas such as science and technology, information and communication technology, digital public infrastructure, start-ups and innovation to create an inclusive and sustainable development model that benefits all.<\/p>\n
Stressing on the partnership between two nations, she said, “We consider Portugal as our partner in harnessing India’s strengths as a knowledge-based economy,” she pointed out.<\/p>\n
She also lauded Portugal’s role in promoting India’s relations with the European Union.<\/p>\n
President Murmu further expressed confidence that India-Portugal bilateral relations will become even closer and broader in the times to come and it will be beneficial not only for the people but for the entire world.<\/p>\n
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