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Meeting between Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mr. Nuno Sampaio, State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Portuguese Republic
May 7, 2025
On May 7, from 11:00 a.m., for approximately 40 minutes, Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs met with Mr. Nuno Sampaio, State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Portuguese Republic, who was visiting Japan.
- Mr. Fujii welcomed Portugal's participation in the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, and congratulated the Portuguese National Day of the Expo held on May 5, which was celebrated in grand style, expressing his desire to further promote bilateral relations, which have become increasingly closer in recent years.
- In response, Mr. Sampaio stated that Japan and Portugal have maintained good relations over the years, expressing his hope for further cooperation, especially in the economic field, including digital and energy.
- Both sides exchanged views on cooperation in the international arena and concurred to continue to collaborate in various fields.