The France–Portugal Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation entered into force on Sunday (12 April), reinforcing bilateral ties described by Paris as “excellent”. Signed in 2025 by President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, the agreement spans defence, infrastructure, and economic collaboration.
In a message to newly elected President António José Seguro, Macron reaffirmed commitments to a more “sovereign and competitive” Europe through closer cooperation with Lisbon.
Key developments:
• Enhanced defence and cybersecurity cooperation, including protection of critical infrastructure
• Expansion of energy interconnections following 2025 Iberian blackout concerns
• Increased support for SMEs and a sustainable blue economy
• Regular coordination via bilateral High Level Meetings (HLM)
France remains Portugal’s third-largest trading partner, with growing two-way investment. The treaty also promotes education and mobility, though challenges persist in Portuguese language teaching capacity in France.
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