Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva had a conversation with Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Portugal, Georges Monteiro, via video link, the press service of the President of Ukraine reported on Tuesday.
Ihor Zhovkva thanked Jorge Monteiro for Portugal’s continued support of our country’s fight against Russian aggression.
“We appreciate Portugal’s practical participation in the tank, aviation and maritime coalitions. It is important that the volume and pace of military support continue to increase,” Ihor Zhovkva emphasized.
In the course of the conversation, the Deputy Head of the Presidential Office informed Georges Monteiro on the situation at the frontline and urgent military needs of Ukraine.
The interlocutors agreed to start negotiations on the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement in pursuance of the joint declaration of the Group of Seven on the support of Ukraine in the nearest future.
Particular attention was paid to Portugal’s support for the Ukrainian peace formula, as well as Ukraine’s European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations. George Monteiro noted Ukraine’s progress in implementing reforms necessary for its future membership in the EU and NATO.
As reported earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Portugal Luis Montenegro instructed to start working on the preparation of a security agreement.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Portugal Luiz Montenegro have instructed to start working on a security agreement.
“I had a phone conversation with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Portugal Luiz Montenegro. I thanked him for his personal principled position in support of Ukraine and wished him fruitful work for the prosperity of Portugal,” Zelenskyy wrote on his Telegram channel on Wednesday.
“We discussed the implementation of previous defense agreements between our countries and instructed the teams to begin work on the preparation of a bilateral security agreement within the framework of the G7 declaration. We coordinated future joint contacts,” the president also wrote.
A dog named Bobi from Portugal is now officially the oldest dog ever to live on the planet. This achievement was fixed by the representatives of the Guinness Book of Records.
He managed to beat the previous record of the dog-longest living, held for decades.
Bobi is a purebred of Portuguese Raffeiro do Alentejo breed with an average life expectancy of 12 14 years.
The previous oldest dog recognized by the Book was Bluey from Australia, who died in 1939 at the age of 29 years and five months.
As of February 1, Bobi was 30 years and 226 days old, and I must say, he is doing well for his age.
Bobi’s age for the Guinness Book of World Records is confirmed by the Portuguese government’s pet database, which is administered by the National Union of Veterinarians.
Bobi has been a lifelong resident of the Costa family in the village of Conqueiros on the west coast of Portugal, and he was born there as well.
Owner Leonel Costa, who is eight years older than Bobi, says the secret to the dog’s longevity is the peaceful environment around him. Perhaps genes also influenced – Bobi’s mother lived 18 years.
“Between a can of pet food or a piece of meat, Bobi doesn’t hesitate to choose our food,” notes Leonel, who now always soaks the human food Bobi is given in water to remove excess spices.
However, age does take its toll on Bobi, who has mobility problems and vision problems.
Portugal will support Ukraine’s recovery and help build international support for the country’s victory, says First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko.
She expressed this opinion after her meeting with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, where the Ukrainian delegation, led by Sviridenko, attended the inauguration ceremony of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
“I am grateful to Marcelo Rebelo de Souza for his personal involvement and diplomatic efforts in achieving victory and peace. I am convinced that economic and political cooperation with Portugal will only increase. It is not unreasonable to expect assistance in the movement of our state to the European Union and the participation of Portugal in the reconstruction of Ukraine,” Sviridenko said, as quoted by her press service in a statement on Monday.
As the economy minister noted, Portugal will help Ukraine “in the reconstruction of educational facilities. We are also grateful for help in strengthening our cooperation with the Portuguese-speaking community around the world.”
Portuguese President Rebelo de Souza reaffirmed his country’s full solidarity with Ukraine and its willingness to expand cooperation during the meeting.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation in the economic sphere, the situation in Ukraine, in particular in connection with missile attacks on energy infrastructure, practical issues of reconstruction, etc.
Ukraine will participate in the joint application of Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, reports The Times on Tuesday.
Under the move, which is believed to have been sanctioned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the national governments of Spain and Portugal, the country will host one of the tournament’s groups.
The new partnership is to be officially announced by the football leaders of Spain and Portugal during a press conference at UEFA headquarters on Wednesday.
The proposal uses the idea that football can restore hope and peace. While security guarantees will be needed, by 2030 the Russian invasion is expected to end and the country’s recovery is well under way.
Portugal will provide Ukraine with up to 250 million euros in financial support. The corresponding memorandum was signed on Saturday in Kyiv by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmygal and the Prime Minister of Portugal Antonio Costa.
“Ukraine should receive the first tranche of up to 100 million euros this year. This will help Ukraine maintain macroeconomic stability during the war and allow it to recover soon after our victory. Thank you Portugal for this support!” Shmygal wrote in a telegram channel.
