Portugal–Venezuela relations
Portugal–Venezuelan relations are the bilateral relations between Portugal and Venezuela.
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History
Portugal and Venezuela meet regularly in the Ibero-American Summit and the Venezuela-Portugal Mixed Commission of Bilateral Monitoring created in 2008.[1] Economic, diplomatic and friendship ties between Venezuela and Portugal developed significantly during Chávez presidency. Chávez also acknowledged the importance of the large Portuguese community in Venezuela.[2] During his term, he made four official visits at Portugal.[3] In 2018, Portugal and Venezuela signed 22 bilateral agreements with each other, Venezuela's Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza described Portugal as a fundamental ally in support of the Bolivarian government during the "economic siege that the United States has waged against Venezuela".
References
- "Venezuela, de destino migratório a alvo comercial". Diário de Noticias. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- "Passos destaca "contributo" de Chávez nas relações com Portugal". Economico.pt. Archived from the original on 4 September 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- "Sócrates: Chávez tinha "grande amizade" por Portugal". Economico.pt. Archived from the original on 9 March 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2013.


