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The diplomatic network of the Portuguese Republic is shaped by both its current interests in Europe and its historical linkages to its former colonies in Africa, South America, and Asia. This is reflected in its choice of cities in Asia where Portugal has opened missions – there are Portuguese missions in Dili , Macau , and Panaji .
This article lists diplomatic missions resident in Portugal. At present, the capital city of Lisbon hosts 86 embassies. In addition are consulates in Porto and other major cities. As Lisbon is also the seat of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), a few of the organization's member-states maintain permanent missions to it ...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) formulates, coordinates, and executes the Portuguese foreign policy. The Ministry has the responsibility of ensuring the representation of the Portuguese State in other countries and international organizations, through its External Network of embassies, permanent missions, and consular posts. [3]
Portuguese–Turkish relations are foreign relations between Portugal and Turkey. Portugal has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Lisbon. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and of NATO. Also Portugal is an EU member and Turkey is an EU candidate.
Portugal recognized Ukraine's independence in 1991. Portugal has an embassy in Kyiv. Ukraine has an embassy in Lisbon and a consulate in Porto. [92] Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and of the Council of Europe. Portugal is an EU member and Ukraine is an EU candidate.
The Embassy of Portugal in London is the diplomatic mission of Portugal in the United Kingdom. [1] The embassy is located on Belgrave Square , Belgravia , in two separate buildings, and there is also a Portuguese consulate in Portland Place , Fitzrovia .
Full, ambassador-level, diplomatic relations between Portugal and the Russian Empire date back to 1779. Earlier, in 1724, Portuguese merchants appealed to Peter I to establish trading missions. Peter responded with appointment of a consul in Lisbon. There is no evidence, however, that the Lisbon consulate was actually established at that time.
Portugal has an honorary consulate in Tirana. [1] [2] The history of diplomatic relations of Albania and Portugal dates back to 1922, when Portugal recognized Albania's independence on May 25, 1922. The countries are both members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Council of Europe and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.