Pakistan, Portugal vow to expand cooperation across key sectors

July 02, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and Portugal reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations, with both sides agreeing to expand cooperation in political, parliamentary, economic, educational, and cultural fields for the mutual benefit of the two peoples.

The development came during a meeting between Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan Paulo Miguel Guedes Dominguez, where the two sides discussed avenues to deepen cooperation across multiple sector, APP reported.

Yousaf Raza Gilani noted that the two countries enjoyed cordial ties and cooperated closely at bilateral and multilateral levels to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development.

He emphasized the importance of continued high-level engagement and expressed confidence that the upcoming Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad would further enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Highlighting economic relations, the Chairman pointed to steady growth in bilateral trade and stressed the need to explore greater collaboration in trade, investment, agriculture, information technology, education, culture, and the blue economy.

He also appreciated Portugal's support for Pakistan, particularly regarding the GSP Plus framework, and expressed hope for continued cooperation in this regard.

Referring to the Pakistani community in Portugal, Chairman Gilani described the diaspora as an important bridge between the two countries.

He further emphasized the importance of expanding educational cooperation, academic exchanges, and workforce mobility, expressing hope for the early conclusion of the Labour Mobility Partnership Agreement.

The Chairman also highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations and welcomed continued interaction between Parliamentary Friendship Groups and legislators of both countries.

For his part, the Ambassador thanked the Chairman of the Senate for the warm welcome and reaffirmed Portugal's commitment to further deepening cooperation with Pakistan across the political, parliamentary, economic, educational, and cultural domains.

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