CE Ho Iat Seng meets Portugal Minister of Justice

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has met Rita Alarcão Júdice, the Minister of Justice of Portugal, to discuss promoting cooperation between the SAR and the nation in judicial, economic, and trade matters.

During the meeting at the Macau Government Headquarters, Ho noted the deep ties and friendship between Macau and Portugal, with the Portuguese language and culture being an important part of Macau’s unique advantages. He expressed gratitude for Portugal’s support in Macau’s recruitment of Portuguese judges and prosecutors.

Minister Júdice, who was honored to visit Macau on the Day of Portugal and the 500th anniversary of the birth of Luís de Camões, said the visit would further strengthen the exchange and connection between Portugal, Macau, and other Asian regions in the field of judicial affairs.

She acknowledged the wide-ranging cooperation between Portugal and Macau, including in tertiary education and the “Big Health” industry, and looked forward to deepening the friendly relations between Portugal and China through the Macau platform. HT