Minister of Foreign Affairs (Portugal)

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Minister of State and Foreign Affairs
Ministro de Estado e dos Negócios Estrangeiros
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Incumbent
Paulo Rangel
since 2 April 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Style Minister
(informal)
His Excellency
(formal, diplomatic)
AbbreviationMNE
Member of Cabinet
Council of Ministers
Council of the EU
Reports to Prime Minister
Seat Necessidades Palace, Estrela, Lisbon
Appointer President of the Republic
on advice of the Prime Minister
Term length No fixed term
PrecursorSecretariat of State for Foreign Affairs and War
Formation12 June 1822;203 years ago (1822-06-12)
First holderDom José Luís de Sousa Botelho Mourão e Vasconcelos
Website portaldiplomatico.mne.gov.pt

The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal is in charge of conducting the foreign policy established by the Portuguese government, representing the country in many international meetings. The current minister is Paulo Rangel.

Contents

The following is a list of office holders since 1936: [1]

Holders

Secretaries

References

  1. "Portuguese ministries (Foreign affairs)". Rulers. Retrieved 16 June 2013.