At the annual Ambassadorial-level Briefing, Portugal highlighted that our cooperation with UNOCT and our engagement in multinational scenarios reflects the strategic priority we attach to the fight against terrorism.

At the UNSC debate on maritime security, Portugal's Deputy Minister for Defense Policy made 3 points: 1. International law must prevail at sea. 2. Regional cooperation is crucial and the Atlantic Centre plays a pivotal role. 3. Security of critical infrastructure is essential.

At the UN today, Portugal joined Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan and several other Member States in reaffirming the vital importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation, namely in the Strait of Hormuz, the work of the IMO and upholding international law as reflected in UNCLOS.

On #MultilateralismDay, Portugal stands for dialogue, cooperation and international law. Today, at the Interactive Dialogue, we advocate that UN80 is an important vehicle for delivering the Pact for the Future - with less fragmentation, stronger mandates and real and measurable results.

At ECOSOC FfD Forum general debate, Portugal shared its contribution to Sevilla Commitment implementation: ➡️pilot study on Go Beyond GDP in its development cooperation ➡️advancing MVI operationalisation through retreat ➡️launching call to action on triangular cooperation data

At ECOSOC FfD Forum side-event on MVI operationalization, Portugal stressed that vulnerability must be translated into practice, welcomed St. Kitts and Nevis VRCP pilot insights, and reaffirmed readiness to play abridging role on way forward, including through MVI retreat.

This #EarthDay, we are reminded: protecting our planet is protecting our future. 🌎🌳 Portugal leads on climate action — investing in sustainable solutions and energy transition to deliver on our commitments. We must turn ambition into action and build a safer, more sustainable world.

Portugal commends the strong, united and forward-looking African presentation on #UNSCReform. We stand firmly aligned with the Common African Position - a compelling, comprehensive vision to address historic injustice and strengthen the Council’s legitimacy and credibility.

At the #ECOSOC FfD Forum, Portugal stressed the need for a coherent, inclusive and rules-based financial system that supports sustainable development: stronger coordination, sustainable debt solutions, and renewed multilateralism so countries can invest in people, not just service debt.

Portugal, UNOSSC and @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, brought partners together at the #ECOSOC FfD Forum to advance delivery of the Sevilla Commitment through triangular cooperation - strengthening evidence, visibility and partnerships, on the road to the 10th International Meeting in Lisbon this fall.

Championing ocean governance, the Group of Friends of Oceans & Seas in NY, co-chaired by Portugal and Fiji, reflected on outcomes from #OceanPioneers meeting & #BBNJ PrepCom3, calling for momentum on #UNCLOS and #BBNJ, and high ambition ahead of ISA31 & BBNJ COP1 🌊.

The selection of the next UN Secretary-General comes at a moment of transition for the #multilateral system. Portugal hosted, at margins of @un-ecosoc.bsky.social #ECOSOCYouth, in a full room, a dialogue to allow States to be in “listening mode” and hear young people’s perspectives and priorities.

As Co-Chairs of the Steering Committee for SIDS Partnerships, Portugal and Belize thanked the @unpga.bsky.social and her team for their confidence and support, and reaffirmed their commitment to an inclusive, results-oriented mandate. Partnerships are key to implementing ABAS.

Portugal at #UNSC reform talks: the veto carries responsibility. We support restraint, transparency & accountability, including via ACT Code of Conduct, Franco-Mexican initiative & GA Veto Initiative. Application of Article 27(3) can strengthen the Council’s credibility. #IGN

At Ambassadorial meeting of the Group of Champions on Youth, Peace and Security, Portugal noted importance to highlight Youth agenda in UN processes, including the selection of the next UNSG, discussion of the report of SG in the Security Council, and upcoming peacebuilding week.

Portugal's Defense Policy Director LtGen Nuno Lemos Pires highlighted today ongoing national initiatives and strategic priorities in security areas in which Portugal provides specific net contributions to UN and other multilateral organizations and partnerships in security and defence sectors.

At today’s @un-ecosoc.bsky.social special meeting on credit rating agencies, Portugal stressed need for more evidence-based and forward-looking sovereign assessments, better use of MDB data and expertise, and stronger country capacity to engage with rating processes fairly and effectively.

Portugal promoted with Andorra & Malta a fruitful discussion today on Justice for Children & the future Crimes Against Humanity Treaty. A child perspective is crucial as they experience crimes in distinct ways, & are often overlooked when legal frameworks are designed primarily around adult harm.

Co-Chairs of SIDS Partnerships Steering Committee, Portugal and Belize welcomed experts for informal briefing on the 2026 draft programme of work and note on new mandates. We were encouraged by strong participation and engagement and look forward to Ambassadorial meeting on 16 April at the UN.

Portugal hosted a UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (SWTP) training & networking event, reinforcing our support for women’s leadership in the UN system. Great to welcome former participants, many Member States as well as USG Saunders and ASG Nassif Palma. Proud to contribute to gender balance & #WPS.

Portugal congratulates Angola and Finland on their election as Co-Chairs of the Open-Ended Ad Hoc Working Group on smooth transition for countries graduating from the LDC category. We fully support their leadership. Graduation should mean progress, never disruption, nor reversal of gains.

Yesterday Portugal hosted together with Atlantic Center & Angola, Gabon and Uruguay a side event on Blue Crime that allowed a productive discussion on the collective challenges happening on and offshore, and on how to develop new operational models for coastal and inland Marine Nationals.

During #CSW70, 🇵🇹 participated in a side event organized by PIF & Solomon Islands about women, climate & security. Portugal defended a gender lens to the climate-peace-security nexus: these agendas cannot be viewed in silos. Women's participation in security & climate policies must be ensured.

At today's launch of the Core Principles for Meaningful Youth Participation, Portugal commended the leadership of the @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social & noted that the Principles are closely aligned with Portugal's commitment to strengthening #youth participation in democratic life, thus empowering them.

As former FfD4 Co-Chair, Portugal participated actively at the 10th Monterrey GoF Retreat, hosted by MFA Mexico. NY and capital-based experts discussed follow-up to the Sevilla Commitment, contributing to trust and consensus-building in preparation for ECOSOC FfD Forum negotiations.

During #CSW70, Portugal spoke at a side event about intergenerational engagement to advance young women leadership, and made 3 points: 1. Youth matters. 2. Women's participation in public and political life is essential. 3. Bringing young women into politics should be our focus.

In a joint statement yesterday with 28 other countries, Portugal called for respect of UNSC Resolution 1701, including the preservation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We strongly condemned the attack against UNIFIL and reaffirmed our support to its mandate. 1/2

Yesterday, the UN Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW70) began. Portugal's Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport reaffirmed our strong commitment to gender equality. "Over 30 years after the Beijing Declaration, we are reminded of a simple idea: women's rights are human rights."

On #IWD2026 Portugal joined UNSC members and GoF partners on WPS to condemn the unacceptable exclusion of women and girls from education, work and public life in Afghanistan. Afghan women’s rights are non-negotiable and essential for the country’s future. #CSW70

At #LDC GoF meeting, Portugal stressed importance of focusing on key points ahead of DPoA midterm review in 2027: ➡️ Delivery ➡️ Long term partnerships & country needs ➡️ Sustainable graduation and smooth transitions through iGrad and Open-Ended Ad Hoc WG co-chaired by Angola and Finland.

At the GoF on #Children and #SDGs, Portugal noted that millions of children are living in situation of conflict and that poverty, inequality, climate change and digital risks are reshaping childhood in profound ways, noting importance to mainstreaming child agenda in UN processes. @unicef.org

At @undp.org briefing about Mozambique floods, PT made 3 points: • Expressed solidarity with Mozambique & noted global growth in climate disasters. • Recalled humanitarian assistance provided through @unocha.org & @wfp.org. • Defended long-term investment in DRR, incl through triangular cooperation.

Today #UNGA sent a clear and unified message for peace in Ukraine, in support of ongoing diplomatic efforts and in line with the UN Charter. Portugal stands firmly by Ukraine and calls for the full respect of the basic principles of the Charter and for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

At #UNSC Arria Meeting on “Safe Education to Prevent the Recruitment and use of Children in Armed Conflict”, Portugal reaffirmed that education in safe environment is not a secondary humanitarian concern, but a frontline defense against the recruitment and use of children in conflicts.

On the annual celebration of #WorldDayofSocialJustice, Portugal renewed its commitment to strengthen social development and promote greater social justice as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. @ilo.org

Peacekeeping remains one of UN most visible & cost-effective tools for International Peace & Security. At #C34, Portugal reaffirmed commitment to Prevention, Partnership & Protection - clear mandates, sust financing, safety of peacekeepers & stronger political follow-up to deliver real impact.

Portugal joined 80+ states & IOs condemning Israel recent decisions & measures in West Bank, in line with Portugal's consistent & longstanding principled position on the respect for Intl Law, as well as supporter of two State solution, including through recognition of State of Palestine.

Proud to support #WIMUN2026 alongside Jamaica. In a world of division and disruption, these young leaders chose dialogue, negotiation and consensus. The UN turns 80 this year and multilateralism’s future is in their hands. We trust this generation to lead with courage and integrity.

On #RedHandDay, Portugal deplores use of child soldiers. From Africa to Middle East, from forgotten conflicts to headline wars, children are still being forced to fight battles that are not theirs. Nour, Joelle, Andriy, & thousands + children, belong in schools, not on battlefields.

Portugal was elected today Chair of 65th session of Commission for #SocialDevelopment #CSocD65, reinforcing our strong commitment to #multilateralism & implementation of #Agenda2030. We thank Member States for their trust & express gratitude to outgoing Chair Khrystyna Hayovyshyn.

At the side event on the implementation of the Doha Political Declaration, co-organized by Kenya and @ilo.org, Portugal reiterated social protection as a constitutional commitment and its continued efforts to promote social justice through inclusiveness.

Portugal welcomes applications for 🇺🇳Junior Professional Officer post (JPO-P2) at UNDESA Small Island Developing States Unit, under joint framework, to support implementation of Antigua and Barbuda Agenda (ABAS). 🗓️ 27 Feb 2026 🔗 Info: shorturl.at/ma9cc #SIDS #ABAS #2030Agenda

Portugal thanks @unpga.bsky.social for the trust placed in us to serve, together with Belize, as Co-Chair of the Steering Committee on Partnerships for SIDS in 2026. We assume this role with a strong sense of commitment and look forward to working with all, in line with ABAS.

The 3rd edition of the UN–Portugal Ocean Fellowship is live! 🌍🌊 Organized by Portugal, with UN-DESA and the Oceano Azul Foundation, the program builds capacity in ocean governance and the blue economy to address today’s most pressing ocean challenges. #OceanLeadership

At Triple Executive Board today, Portugal: — Welcomed new @UNOSSC Strategic Framework — Supported Alliance for South-South and Triangular Cooperation — Stressed importance of growing Triangular Cooperation Window of UNFSSC — Underlined centrality of monitoring, evaluation and learning

Today, African & European Ambassadors met to follow up on the Luanda Summit. Portugal reaffirmed its strong support to EU-AU partnership. At the UN, this partnership should be anchored on 3 areas: principles & international law, UN reform (including of the #UNSC) & UN efficiency. @euatun.bsky.social

Portugal hosted, with Andorra, an event on #Education for reintegration, with launch of the “Teachers Guidance: Education for #Children Formerly Associated with Armed Forces and Groups” by SRSG CAAC and @unesco.org. Peace is built not only through political processes, but also through classrooms.

At Triple Executive Board, Portugal reaffirmed its support for @unfpa.org’s Strategy and mandate, highlighting cooperation through the Supplies Programme, efforts to combat harmful practices and support for resilient health systems, and its leadership for transformative impact.

At @undp.org / @unfpa.org / @unops.org Executive Board, Portugal supported UN80, noting reform must be transparent, inclusive and evidence-based. Decisions of this scale require full consultation with MS and clear and independent assessments to safeguard effectiveness and integrity of UN system.

At briefing on #Humanitarian response to floods in #Mozambique & Southern Africa, Portugal reiterated full solidarity with Mozambican people & authorities. Portugal is providing food relief, medical assistance & an Immediate Reaction Force with emergency military support.