U.S. - PORTUGAL RELATIONSHIP

 

         

2. Portugal's Prime Minister  Luís Montenegro

 

Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, reaffirming Portugal’s commitment to strengthening the long-standing ties between the two nations.

 

The Portuguese American Journal (PAJ) is currently reporting that during the conversation, both leaders discussed expanding cooperation across economic, political, and cultural areas, underscoring the shared values and strategic partnership that unite Portugal and the United States.

 

The report quotes President Trump’s words of solidarity and condolences to Prime Minister Montenegro following the funicular crash in Lisbon on 4 September, which claimed 16 lives and left many injured.

 

“President Trump conveyed heartfelt support to the Portuguese people during this time of national mourning,” Prime Minister Montenegro said in a statement on social media.

“We remain committed to advancing our bilateral relations while honouring the memory of those affected by this tragedy.”

 

The PAJ editor, Carolina Matos, has noted that the close cultural and strategic ties between Portugal and the United States have long included cooperation through NATO and vibrant Portuguese heritage communities throughout America, most of them with roots in the Azores.

 

The states with the largest Portuguese populations are California (330,974), Massachusetts (279,722), Rhode Island (99,445), New Jersey (78,196), Florida (48,974), and Hawaii (48,527).