Zelensky, who arrived in Lisbon in the afternoon, met with Prime Minister Luis Montenegro and President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
In addition to thanking Portugal for its support since the Russian invasion of his country, Zelensky signed a bilateral agreement with Luis Montenegro on security and military cooperation for the next ten years, which, according to Paulo Rangel, covers all areas in which the two countries have cooperated in over the past two years, including military, humanitarian, financial and political assistance in the context of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
“This is an agreement that brings together all the dimensions we have worked on, but is now systematized and with a ten-year horizon for the future,” said the head of Portuguese diplomacy.
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Updated May 28, 2024 | 21:11
Zelensky left Lisbon after a six-hour visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left Lisbon early this evening after his first visit to Portugal, which lasted about six hours.
The plane carrying Zelensky took off at 21:02 from Lisbon, where it landed at 14:50, after the Ukrainian head of state visited Brussels in the morning and Madrid on Monday.
Zelensky was received at the Figo Maduro military airfield by his Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.
Zelensky has already left the Belem Palace
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A group of Ukrainian supporters gathered in front of the Belem Palace.
Zelensky is already at the Belem Palace to meet with the President of the Republic
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky was received with military honors at the Belém Palace in Lisbon by the head of the Portuguese state, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, with whom he will have a meeting and then dinner.
The dinner with Zelensky will also be attended by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel and Vice-President of the Assembly of the Republic Teresa Morais, the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic said.
The official welcoming ceremony of the President of Ukraine, who arrived at the Belém Palace around 18:10, took place at Pátio dos Bichos.
The two heads of state listened to the national anthems of Portugal and Ukraine and passed through the honor wing formed by the Presidential Squadron.
Afterwards, at the Sala das Bicas, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Vladimir Zelensky posed side by side for an official photograph, vigorously shook hands, and the President of Ukraine signed the Book of Honor of the Belem Palace.
The meeting of the heads of the two states was scheduled for 18:00, and the working dinner was scheduled for 18:30.
Zelensky said that “Portugal is a sincere friend and partner”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Portugal for supporting Kyiv in the fight against the Russian invasion and emphasized the duration of the ten-year agreement signed between the two countries as a “strategic partnership.” Zelensky says that “Portugal is a sincere friend and partner.”
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, Zelensky expressed gratitude for the support of the Portuguese people for Ukrainians and their families, saying that it will never be forgotten and will form a “solid basis for future relations” between Portugal and Ukraine.
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The agreement signed on Tuesday between Portugal and Ukraine includes 126 million euros in military support later this year.
Montenegro and Zelensky signed a bilateral agreement in Sao Bento
Luis Montenegro, Prime Minister of Portugal, begins by saying that when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, many believed that Ukraine would not resist.
“Europe today faces a brutal and devastating war. Portugal has condemned from the very beginning the unjust and unjustified aggression promoted by Russia against Ukraine,” he says.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, will lead the Portuguese delegation to the Peace Summit, which is organized by Ukraine and will take place in Switzerland on June 15 and 16.
“We strive to contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine,” says Luis Montenegro.
Zelensky and Montenegro meet away from the cameras
Zelensky’s arrival closes landings and takeoffs in Lisbon
ABOUT air traffic at Lisbon airport is very congested after the official plane of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky landed in the capital of Portugal.
Zelensky arrived in Sao Bento and signed the Book of Honor
Zelensky was received by Montenegro at the Sao Bento Palace. Inside the Official Residence, the President of Ukraine signed the book of honor.
Sitting side by side, in front of reporters, they exchanged a few words.
Montenegro arrived in Sao Bento
The President of Ukraine continues his journey to Sao Bento
Zelensky listens to the anthems of Ukraine and Portugal, accompanied by Marcelo and Montenegro
With his hand on his chest, Zelensky listened to the Ukrainian anthem performed by the Portuguese Air Force orchestra, and then listened to “A Portuguesa” by Figo Maduro.
Zelensky greets Marcelo and Montenegro
Upon arrival in Figo Maduro, the President of Ukraine was accompanied by his Portuguese counterpart and Luis Montenegro.
Zelensky greeted the Portuguese delegation waiting for him at the airport.
Along the way, captured by cameras, Marcelo continued to cling to Zelensky’s hand.
Zelensky has already left the plane
The President of Ukraine has already left the plane that brought him from Brussels. On Portuguese soil he was received with military honors by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Luis Montenegro and several high-ranking political figures.
The arrival of the plane carrying Zelensky was accompanied by helicopters and several military personnel in the Figo region of Maduro.
Zelensky has already arrived in Portugal
The President of Ukraine arrived in Lisbon on a short visit lasting a few hours.
The plane that brought Zelensky from Brussels landed in Lisbon around 14:50.
Montenegro has dinner with Marcelo and Zelensky
The Prime Minister will note presence at a dinner hosted by the President of the Portuguese Republic in honor of the President of Ukraine.
Zelensky is expected to land in Figo Maduro at 15:00 and will be received by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro and President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
The President of Ukraine will also receive the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
Before 16:00 Zelensky should arrive at the official residence, where he will meet with Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.
Pass through Brussels before returning to the Iberian Peninsula.
Vladimir Zelensky was also in Brussels to sign a military agreement with the Prime Minister of Belgium.
At a meeting with Alexander De Croo, an agreement was reached that Belgium would provide Ukraine with 30 F-16 fighters by 2028.
Zelensky met with Pedro Sanchez in Spain
The President of Ukraine and the head of the Spanish government met on Monday in Madrid.
At the meeting, the two leaders signed a historic military agreement, which stipulates that Spain will provide Ukraine with an arms package worth 1.129 billion euros.
Earlier, Zelensky was received at the airport by King Philip VI of Spain.
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Source: CM Jornal
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