Portugal expressed solidarity to Cape Verde after a bus accident on Fogo island, which resulted in fatalities. The Portuguese President of the Republic, António José Seguro, contacted his Cape Verdean counterpart to express Portugal's condolences during this time of mourning.
The Portuguese Government issued an official statement expressing "deep consternation" over what was described as a "tragic accident". The communication did not specify the number of victims or details about the circumstances of the crash.
António José Seguro personally conveyed the solidarity message during the contact with the President of Cape Verde, reinforcing the bonds of friendship between the two countries. This diplomatic gesture is part of the tradition of mutual support between Portugal and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.
