The Portuguese prime minister, Luís Montenegro, marked his presence at the inauguration ceremony of the re-elected president of São Tomé and Príncipe, Carlos Vila Nova. The trip to São Tomé is part of Portugal's diplomatic agenda for the region.
Montenegro intends to reaffirm the priority that Portugal assigns to the bilateral relationship with São Tomé and Príncipe. The Portuguese head of government thus seeks to strengthen the ties between the two countries.
The inauguration ceremony of Carlos Vila Nova featured the presence of various international delegations, including the Portuguese one at the highest level. This visit underscores the importance that Portugal assigns to its relationship with the São Tomé archipelago.




