50th Anniversary of Cape Verde's Independence

The event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, senior officials from both countries, and representatives of the Cape Verdean diaspora in Portugal. Among the distinguished guests were the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, Ulisses Correia e Silva, and the Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro.

In his address, Prime Minister Correia e Silva reflected on Cape Verde’s path from independence to its present status as a middle-income country. He highlighted the nation's economic achievements and its strategic focus on innovation, the digital economy, and the development of transport, telecommunications, and internet connectivity — all aimed at strengthening integration into global markets.