The Brazilian minister of Foreign Affairs said that Portugal "is a priority" in Brazilian foreign policy, adding that during his three-day visit to the country, he encouraged Portuguese businessmen to invest in the Brazilian market, especially in energy.
"I came to have a look and thank the Portuguese Government for the support it gave to the Mercosur - European Union agreement, which is currently being analyzed by the European Council and the European Parliament," he added.
But "the big news" that the minister considers taking this visit is the fact that Portugal and Brazil "are strengthening" their ties.
“President Jair Bolsonaro's foreign policy did not start with me and will not end with me. As I said in my speech, foreign policy is a line of continuity, which is 200 years old, and which diplomats are responsible for updating each generation. In this update, Portugal is a priority for us”, said the head of Brazilian diplomacy.