Events

On 6 November, the President of the Board of the Portuguese Diaspora Council, Eng. António Calçada de Sá, met with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs and Honorary Vice-President of the Council, Dr. Paulo Rangel. The two-hour meeting focused on aligning priorities and strengthening cooperation between the Portuguese diplomatic corps and the Portuguese Diaspora Council. During the discussions, the importance of closer institutional ties and the active role of...

On October 17, the Portuguese Diaspora Council held another Diaspora Conversation, featuring Dr. António Rios Amorim, President and CEO of Corticeira Amorim. Moderated by Eng. António Calçada de Sá, President of the Council’s Board and Vice President of Fundación Repsol, the conversation was an inspiring moment of sharing, leadership, and global vision, centred on the story of a company that has become a symbol of Portugal’s capacity to innovate and...

On September 21, members of the CDP’s U.S. Regional Hub attended a reception for the President of Portugal, highlighting the country’s role on the international stage and fostering networking among the Portuguese community and UN representatives.

António Calçada de Sá and members of the CDP’s Spain Regional Hub attended the 25th anniversary celebration of the Nueva Economía Fórum in Madrid, presided over by King Felipe VI, where European Council President António Costa received the Fórum Europa 2025 Award.

During the official visit of the Prime Minister to China, the Minister of Economy met with Advisor Carlos Álvares to explore cooperation opportunities and promote the Greater Bay Area as a strategic platform for Portuguese companies.

Members of the CDP’s Africa Regional Hub met with the Portuguese Ambassador and Consul in Mozambique to strengthen collaboration and explore new opportunities for regular engagement with local partners.

Minister Gonçalo Saraiva Matias met in Stockholm with the Portuguese scientific community and the CDP, highlighting the role of the Diaspora in driving reforms and strengthening Portugal’s global connections.

The 8th edition of the EurAfrican Forum, held in 2025 at Nova SBE in Cascais, brought together global leaders and innovators to strengthen Europe-Africa cooperation, focusing on sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term development partnerships.

The Portuguese Diaspora Council held its 2025 Summer Meeting at the Cidadela Palace in Cascais, reviewing key initiatives, setting future priorities, and celebrating the strengthening of Portugal’s global connections.