Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic

01/26/2023 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/26/2023 17:21

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Guinea Bissau to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Guinea Bissau to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

26 January 2023

The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Francisco André, will be on an official visit to Bissau between today and Saturday.

The visit's agenda includes institutional meetings with several members of the Guinean government, highlighting bilateral cooperation projects and those delegated by the European Union and implemented by Portugal in Guinea-Bissau.

During the visit, a Cooperation Agreement will be signed for the creation of a Portuguese School in Guinea-Bissau, as well as the launching of the first Master's Degree in Portuguese Language in the country.

Program highlights:

Thursday, 26:

5PM - Launch of the Master's Degree in Portuguese Language, alongside the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Timóteo M'Bunde

Location: Superior School of Education Tchico Té

Friday, 27:

11:10AM - Courtesy visit to the Prime Minister, Nuno Gomes Nabiam

11:25AM - Meeting with the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities, Suzi Barbosa

11:45AM - Signing ceremony of the Cooperation Agreement between the Portuguese Republic and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau for the creation of the Portuguese School in Guinea-Bissau, Teaching Centre for Portuguese Language and Culture. At the end, around noon, statements to the media are expected.

Venue: Government Palace (all the three moments)