Minister of Foreign Affairs (Portugal)

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
StyleMinister
(informal)
His Excellency
(formal, diplomatic)
AbbreviationMNE
Member ofCabinet
Council of Ministers
Council of the EU
Reports toPrime Minister
SeatNecessidades Palace, Estrela, Lisbon
AppointerPresident of the Republic
on advice of the Prime Minister
Term lengthNo fixed term
PrecursorSecretariat of State for Foreign Affairs and War
Formation12 June 1822 (1822-06-12)
First holderDom José Luís de Sousa Botelho Mourão e Vasconcelos
Websiteportaldiplomatico.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.

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

Holders

Secretaries

References

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