Venezuela and Portugal consolidate bilateral agenda to deepen economic and consular cooperation

Published at: 01/11/2026 05:50 PM

The Minister of Popular Power for Foreign Affairs, Oliver Blanco, held a bilateral meeting with his namesake of Economy of Portugal, Manuel Castro Almeida, accompanied by a representation of 37 European companies interested in investment projects in strategic areas such as energy, construction and technology,” the foreign ministry reported through its official channels.

“In the framework of strengthening foreign trade and economic diversification, the Deputy Minister for Europe and North America, Marynna Saatdjian, welcomed the Minister of Economy of Portugal, Manuel Castro Almeida, and his official delegation to Simón Bolívar International Airport,” the diplomatic organization announced through its Telegram channel (@CancilleriaVE).

According to institutional information published by the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry, the work agenda also included the reception in the state of La Guaira of the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio Sousa, by the director general for Europe, Nelson Totesaut, with the purpose of advancing economic agreements focused on the reconstruction of the coastal entity.

The bilateral authorities emphasized that this set of meetings represents a key step for mutual economic development and the consolidation of investment alliances in areas of productive complementarity, ratifying the commitment to strengthen the care and protection of the Portuguese-Venezuelan community under strict respect for national sovereignty.

Mazo News Team