Portugal's leader to visit Madrid in historic diplomatic trip

The head of state will travel to the Spanish capital on April 19 and 20, where a meeting with King Felipe VI is scheduled.

The request for parliamentary authorization for the visit has already been submitted and is expected to be voted on during the coming week.

This trip follows the Portuguese diplomatic tradition of selecting Spain as the first international destination, underscoring the close political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations.

Portugal and Spain maintain strong bilateral relations, collaborating across multiple sectors, including trade, energy, transportation, and security.