The President of the Republic marks this Monday Azores Day with a message in which he celebrates regional autonomy as well as national unity and wishes “solidarity and inspiration” in the face of adversity and challenges.
In a note published on the official website of the President of the Republic on the Internet on the occasion of the Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, which coincides with the Monday of Espirito Santo, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa sends “a very warm greeting to all Azoreans. “.
“May this day be a day of joy and celebration, as well as a day of solidarity and inspiration for all of us to continue to overcome adversity and overcome difficulties together, building a bright future for the Azores, as well as for Portugal,” he says. head of state.
Azores Day “is a special occasion to celebrate the culture and history” of this autonomous region and its nine islands, a date “to celebrate Azorean identity and political and legislative autonomy, a fundamental pillar of democratic citizen participation. , economic and social development and protection of the interests of the region,” he says.
According to the President of the Republic, it is also “a special occasion to celebrate national unity and the bonds of solidarity among all Portuguese”.
In this message, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also highlights the connection of the Azores with the Atlantic Ocean: “With its wild nature and people with indomitable spirit, it is an important component of the Atlantic dimension of Portugal.”
“Therefore, the moment has also come for us to continue to join forces for sustainable social and economic development, using, in particular, such huge wealth as the Atlantic Ocean, always with respect for the environment,” he said.
The Autonomous Region of the Azores is currently governed by the Social Democrat José Manuel Bolheiro, who leads the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition government, with a parliamentary bar agreement with Chega.
Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, celebrated on Monday Espírito Santo, was established in 1980 by a regional decree approved by the Parliament of the Azores.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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