The president of the Funchal Municipal Chamber, Jorge Carvalho, received in a courtesy call audience the ambassador of the United States of America in Portugal, John Joseph Arrigo, who is on an official visit to the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The meeting took place today and marked the ambassador's first visit to the region.
John Joseph Arrigo was nominated for the position by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and was sworn in on September 9. This audience represents the official beginning of his visit to Madeira, demonstrating the importance that the autonomous region attaches to diplomatic relations with the United States.
The ambassador's visit to the Autonomous Region of Madeira falls within the scope of his diplomatic duties, allowing for direct contact with local authorities and the exploration of possible forms of cooperation between the region and the North American country.
