On June 6, the new representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Portugal, Ambassador Grace Yakuang Chang, paid a courtesy visit to the official start of her functions in the country. During the meeting, the representative expressed his/her availability to deepen existing ties of cooperation and promote new exchange opportunities.
Author: Gaston Ocampo
The new Colombian Ambassador to Portugal, Germán Gómez López, accompanied by Minister Counselor Pedro Agustín Roa Arboleda, paid a courtesy visit to IPDAL at the start of his diplomatic mission in Lisbon. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between Colombia and Portugal, promoting institutional dialogue and assessing opportunities for cooperation in areas such as diplomacy, culture and sustainable development. Future collaborations between the Embassy and IPDAL were discussed, with emphasis on joint initiatives that increase Colombia’s visibility in Portugal and strengthen relations in the Ibero-American space. The visit reinforces the commitment of both countries to deepening mutual understanding and building…
Official meeting with Paola Di ChiaroPaola Di Chiaro, Secretary for the Malvinas, Antarctica, Oceanic Policy and South Atlantic of the Government of Argentina, met with the Portuguese Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL). The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in strategic areas linked to the South Atlantic and Antarctica, and discussed opportunities for collaboration between the two countries. The visit also included an exchange of ideas on possible future initiatives within the framework of the Mafra Dialogues 2026.
The President and Secretary-General of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and Caraíbas (IPDAL) are scheduled to attend the Ibrahim Governance Weekend 2025, which runs from June 1 to 3 in Marrakech, Morocco.In this event, we celebrate important figures such as: This meeting brings together African leaders, international decision-makers, academics and civil society representatives to discuss the challenges and opportunities of financing for sustainable development in Africa. This year’s edition is based on the report “Africa Finance: Where is the money?”, published in 2024, which denounces the growing gap between the financial needs of the continent and the…
Lisbon was, on 21 and 22 May, the stage for the 14th edition of the Strategic Triangle Meeting: Latin America and the Caribbean – Europe – Africa, a high-level initiative promoted by the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL). Held under the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic, the event took place at the Iberostar Lisboa Hotel and brought together over 200 confirmed participants, including political leaders, representatives of international organisations, diplomats, academics, and prominent business figures. With the theme “Learning from the past, looking to the future”, this edition focused on…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) warmly welcomes the recent election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, underlining his commitment to building bridges between continents and to fostering dialogue as a path to global peace. In a letter addressed to His Most Reverend Excellency Archbishop Ivo Scapolo, Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal, the President of IPDAL, Paulo Neves, expresses “great joy” at the election of the new Holy Father, emphasising his well-known closeness to Latin America and the universal values he upholds: “His well-known closeness to Latin America and his clear commitment to peace, dialogue…
The Portuguese Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) is leading the “Triangular Alliance for the Digital Transformation of Príncipe”, an initiative aimed at boosting digital inclusion and modernising public services on the second-largest island of São Tomé and Príncipe. With technical support from the Argentine Foundation for an Open and Digital Country (PAD), the project focuses on the exchange of best practices in cooperation to promote digital transformation in the African archipelago. The project is part of the “Portugal–Latin America–Africa Triangular Cooperation Fund”, financed by the Government of Portugal through Camões – Institute for Cooperation…
On 24 April 2025, at 11:30 am, the President of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), Dr Paulo Neves, together with Ambassador Carmenza Jaramillo, President of the IPDAL Advisory Council, accompanied His Most Reverend Excellency D. Ivo Scapolo, Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal, in signing the Book of Condolences following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. This symbolic act took place in an atmosphere of deep sorrow and respect, reflecting the admiration and recognition for the life and work of the Holy Father. IPDAL’s presence at this moment of tribute highlights its connection to…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) expresses its deep sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis stood out as a global voice for social justice, human dignity, and dialogue between cultures and religions. His spiritual leadership inspired millions and helped to build bridges between peoples and nations. IPDAL had the honour of collaborating with the Holy See on initiatives such as the Mafra Dialogues, during which, in 2023, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States, delivered a message of peace on behalf of Pope Francis, emphasising…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) and the CPLP Business Confederation (CE-CPLP), organized the 10th Latin America Meeting – CPLP on April 10, 2025, in Lisbon. The initiative brought together institutional, diplomatic and business representatives to discuss the strengthening of relations between Latin America and the CPLP countries, in a moment of reflection and projection of new cooperation strategies. The opening session included interventions by Dr. Zacarias da Costa, Executive Secretary of CPLP, Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, Nelma Fernandes, President of CE-CPLP, Professor…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP) and with the support of Caixa Geral de Depósitos, organized the event “Diplomacy in Business – Latin America”, a session dedicated to analyzing the opportunities and challenges that Portuguese entrepreneurs face in the Latin American context. The meeting took place in the elegant Noble Hall of the CCIP and brought together experts and diplomatic representatives, reinforcing the central role of economic diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations. Speakers included the Ambassador of El Salvador, Rhina Bardi, the Chargé…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) had the honor of co-organizing the colloquium “Mário Soares and Latin America: Past, Present and Future”, an initiative that brought together experts, diplomats and academics to pay tribute to and reflect on the decisive role of Mário Soares in strengthening ties between Portugal and Latin America. With this collaboration, IPDAL reaffirms its commitment to deepening political, economic and cultural relations between Portugal and Latin American countries, valuing the legacy of an essential figure in Portuguese diplomacy. The colloquium provided an opportunity to reflect on the past, but also…