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President commemorates Portuguese victims of September 11 and underscores importance of transatlantic bond

CNN Portugal11 September 2026 at 13:01

The President of the Republic commemorates the Portuguese victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks and underscores the importance of the transatlantic bond between Portugal and the United States. The head of state refers to the mark that day left on contemporary history, acknowledging the profound impact of the attacks on the world.

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa conveys a message of solidarity and respect to all those affected by that tragedy, including the families of Portuguese victims. The commemoration acknowledges the suffering caused by these events more than two decades ago.

The President emphasized the importance of transatlantic relations in the context of this commemoration, reinforcing the historical ties between Portugal and the United States. This bond has been fundamental in the cooperation between the two countries in various areas.

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