At an event hosted at the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Paulo Rangel, stressed that, at a time when the global peace and security landscape is under great pressure, together, “we the peoples” need to rebuild trust, to overcome divisions and to place humanity at the centre of peace and shared prosperity. Dialogue, diplomacy and multilateral solutions provide the surest path to a peaceful and just world.
On 27 April, the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, hosted the Diplomatic Corps in Lisbon for a celebration of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, which counted with the presence, as Guest of Honour, of H.E. Mohamed Mbaé, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Union of the Comoros.
Stressing the need for increased international cooperation in an ever more interconnected world, Minister Paulo Rangel recalled Portugal’s candidature for a non‑permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, for the upcoming 2027–2028.
He explained that, for countries like Portugal, serving on the UN Security Council is about standing by consistent principles; showing that we can be a reliable and constructive partner; leading by example.
The Minister assured that Portugal is ready to contribute, to engage, to listen, to build bridges and to deliver.
Ready to serve the entire membership with determination. Ready to be its Voice at the Table.
Full statement here.
