The news in Portuguese
Emmanuel Macron, Presidente da França, visitou Portugal em uma ocasião especial após 26 anos. Ele foi recebido pelo Presidente Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. A visita incluiu momentos importantes em Lisboa e Porto, como cerimônias e um fórum econômico . Macron destacou a amizade entre França e Portugal e falou sobre questões globais.
Translation
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, visited Portugal on a special occasion for the first time in 26 years. He was welcomed by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The visit included significant events in Lisbon and Porto, such as ceremonies and an economic forum. Macron emphasised the friendship between France and Portugal and discussed global issues.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who welcomed Emmanuel Macron to Portugal?
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa welcomed Emmanuel Macron to Portugal.
Question 2: What were some of the events included in Macron's visit to Portugal?
Macron's visit to Portugal included important moments such as ceremonies and an economic forum in Lisbon and Porto.
Exercise: Vocabulary
Read the full story
▌01/03/2025
The bustling streets of Porto were transformed into a scene of high security and eager anticipation as Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, visited the city during his official state visit to Portugal. This visit marked a historical moment, as it was the first of its kind in 26 years, following Jacques Chirac's last official visit in 1999.
Macron's visit was organized at the invitation of the Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Over his two-day visit, the French President's schedule was packed with significant events in both Lisbon and Porto. Commencing in Lisbon, he received a warm welcome with military honours at Praça do Império. President Rebelo de Sousa honoured him with the Grande Colar da Ordem da Liberdade, and his wife, Brigitte Macron, was awarded the Grã-Cruz da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique.
Macron's itinerary included a visit to the Jerónimos Monastery and a meeting at the official residence of the Portuguese Prime Minister in São Bento. Acknowledged in a solemn ceremony at the Assembly of the Republic, Macron was also involved in a significant handover event at the Centro Cultural de Belém, relating to the UN Ocean Conference, which highlighted the ongoing cooperation between France and Portugal.
Emmanuel Macron Concludes Historic Visit to Portugal (Illustration)
The second day in Porto saw Macron being welcomed amidst tight security arrangements. The local mayor honoured him with the Chaves da Cidade, recognizing notable figures who enhance the city's character and stature. Macron, accompanied by Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, engaged in a private lunch and later attended the closing ceremony of the Luso-French Economic Forum at the Palácio da Bolsa.
Throughout his visit, Macron expressed heartfelt gratitude for the "extraordinary hospitality" received in Portugal, specifically mentioning the contributions of President Rebelo de Sousa and other prominent Portuguese figures. He emphasized the importance of the warm relations between the two nations.
In his concluding remarks in Porto, Macron reiterated France's stance on global issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, asserting Russia's role as the aggressor in this situation.
Info: "Portuguese Learner News" is a service from "Let's Learn Portuguese," a language school dedicated to teaching Portuguese. We provide Portuguese lessons through various online courses tailored for different proficiency levels.
