Traditional New Year's reception of the President of the Republic

The ceremony was held on the 14th. January and brought together ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from countries with formal relations with Portugal.

The President of the Republic was joined at the ceremony by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel.

This annual meeting is part of the institutional calendar of the Presidency of the Republic and represents a moment for dialogue and the affirmation of the Portuguese state's external relations, in an international context marked by geopolitical, economic, and security challenges.

The reception highlights Portugal's role in multilateral diplomacy and the importance of regular contact with foreign representatives accredited in the country.