In a recent meeting in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel discussed a wide range of topics pertaining to the bilateral relations between India and Portugal. The discussions revolved around trade, investment, defense, science and technology, tourism, culture, and people-to-people ties. Both ministers noted the potential for collaboration in areas such as IT, startups, innovation, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and migration. This visit marked Rangel's first official trip to India, focusing on strengthening ties and exploring new opportunities for cooperation. The ministers also exchanged views on global and regional developments and pledged to continue their cooperation in various fora. Portugal's support for India's aspirations for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council and efforts to strengthen India-EU ties were appreciated by the Indian side. The upcoming 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries will be celebrated with special events. The visit to India by Rangel is expected to bolster bilateral relations and advance the transformation of their historical relationship into a modern partnership. The discussions emphasized clean energy, technology, digital, mobility, heritage, and maritime domains, underscoring the commitment to enhancing collaboration. The positive sentiment portrayed in the meeting and the planned celebrations for the milestone in diplomatic relations indicate a promising future for the India-Portugal partnership.