Tue Apr 08 08:04:47 UTC 2025: ## Indian President Honored in Lisbon, Celebrates Strong India-Portugal Ties
**Lisbon, Portugal –** Indian President Droupadi Murmu received the City Key of Honour from the Mayor of Lisbon during a ceremony at Lisbon City Hall. President Murmu expressed gratitude for the honour, praising Lisbon’s openness, warmth, and cultural diversity.
The visit also included a banquet hosted by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at Palacio da Ajuda. In her address, President Murmu highlighted the centuries-long cultural ties between India and Portugal, citing shared architectural influences, historical sites, languages, and culinary traditions. This year marks the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations, a milestone she emphasized.
President Murmu underscored the potential for a strengthened partnership between the two nations, particularly in leveraging India’s knowledge-based economy, focusing on advancements in science, technology, and digital infrastructure. She lauded Portugal’s role in fostering India’s relationship with the European Union and expressed confidence in an even closer and broader future partnership beneficial to both nations and the world.
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