The newly appointed ambassador of Portugal has presented his credentials to President Vahagn Khachaturyan in Armenia.
31-07-2026 17:00 Armenia Press release
The President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan has received the credentials of the newly appointed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Portugal to the Republic of Armenia, Sara Martins.
President Khachaturyan congratulated the ambassador on assuming office and wished her success in carrying out her responsible mission.
«Portugal holds special significance for our reality and the Armenian people, which is largely due to the rich legacy left by Calouste Gulbenkian. In many cases, Armenia is recognized in Portugal precisely by his name,» the president noted.
Emphasizing the importance of the friendly relations established with Portugal, the president stated that there is significant potential for the development of bilateral cooperation and its expansion in new directions.
«Since the acquisition of independence, friendly relations have been established between our countries, and we are ready to further develop and deepen them in political, economic, cultural, educational, scientific, and other fields.
We also closely cooperate in the Armenia–European Union format and highly appreciate the support that Portugal provides in the ongoing development of the partnership between Armenia and the European Union,» the President of the Republic said.
For her part, Ambassador Sara Martins expressed gratitude for the reception, noting that it is a great honor for her to be hosted at the residence of the President of the Republic and to represent Portugal in Armenia.
The ambassador emphasized that her primary mission is to contribute to the further strengthening of the already established friendly relations and the expansion of cooperation between the two countries.
«Although diplomatic relations between Armenia and Portugal were officially established 34 years ago, the ties between our two peoples are much deeper and have a long history,» the ambassador noted, adding that she will exert all efforts towards the more active development of bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the agenda of cooperation between the two countries and the possibilities for its further expansion.
The activation of economic cooperation between the countries was emphasized in the context of increasing trade turnover, promoting investment ties, expanding direct contacts between business circles, as well as developing cooperation in information technology, innovation, education, science, tourism, and other areas of mutual interest.
Ideas were also exchanged regarding the democratic reforms being implemented in Armenia. Both sides emphasized the importance of the continuous strengthening of democratic institutions, the rule of law, the protection of human rights, and the promotion of democratic values as fundamental prerequisites for sustainable development and the deepening of international partnerships.
The meeting also addressed the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) to be held in Armenia in October 2026. The President of the Republic noted that holding the conference is an important opportunity to unite the efforts of the international community around the conservation of biodiversity, overcoming the consequences of climate change, and promoting the sustainable development agenda. It was emphasized that modern global challenges require closer cooperation, solidarity, and shared responsibility among states.
The parties valued the ongoing development of high-level political dialogue between Armenia and Portugal and the activation of high-level reciprocal visits, expressing confidence that these will provide new impetus for the further deepening of bilateral relations. President Vahagn Khachaturyan conveyed his invitation to the President of the Republic of Portugal to make an official visit to Armenia at a convenient time.
During the meeting, the effective cooperation between Armenia and Portugal in international organizations and multilateral platforms was also highlighted. Both sides reaffirmed their readiness to continue cooperation aimed at strengthening the international order based on the principles of international law, multilateralism, and peace.
The parties also highly appreciated the effective cooperation established within the framework of the Armenia-European Union partnership, emphasizing that dialogue based on common democratic values, mutual trust, and joint initiatives is an important foundation for the further development of relations between Armenia and the European Union, in which Portugal continues to make a significant contribution.
* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
