The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic.

The Secretary-General and the President discussed international peace and security issues, including the war in Ukraine and the Middle East.

They exchanged views on climate action following COP29 and also discussed Portugal’s cooperation with the United Nations.

The Secretary-General expressed gratitude for Portugal’s contribution to UN Peacekeeping and for hosting the 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.