Sardar Ayaz Sadiq conveyed that Pakistan greatly values its longstanding relations with Portugal. He lauded the exemplary services and constructive role played by the outgoing Ambassador in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people bonds between the two countries
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ISLAMABAD, February 27, 2026 —Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, H.E. Frederico Silva paid a farewell courtesy call on Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, at the Parliament House in Islamabad.
The meeting provided an opportunity to review the state of Pakistan-Portugal bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in the coming years. Discussions also covered the current status of interparliamentary ties as part of the broader framework for comprehensive bilateral engagement between the two nations.
During the interaction, Ambassador Frederico Silva formally presented his farewell compliments to the Speaker, marking the conclusion of his official tenure in Pakistan. He reflected on the positive trajectory of relations during his posting and expressed optimism about future collaboration.
According to a note from the Speaker’s office, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq conveyed that Pakistan greatly values its longstanding relations with Portugal. He lauded the exemplary services and constructive role played by the outgoing Ambassador in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people bonds between the two countries.
The Speaker hoped that relations would continue to grow further in the coming days, building on the foundation laid during Ambassador Silva’s tenure.
The courtesy call aligns with a series of farewell engagements by Ambassador Silva in recent weeks. Just days earlier, on February 18, 2026, he met with Federal Minister for Law and Justice & Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, where both sides reaffirmed commitments to deepen cooperation, particularly in legal and judicial domains. Minister Tarar had similarly praised the Ambassador’s contributions to advancing bilateral ties.
Pakistan and Portugal maintain cordial relations rooted in shared interests in trade, culture, education, and multilateral forums. Recent interactions, including celebrations of Portugal’s National Day and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties in June 2025 (attended by Speaker Sadiq among others), have highlighted mutual goodwill. The two countries have also pursued avenues like bilateral political consultations and people-to-people exchanges to further solidify partnerships.
Ambassador Frederico Silva, who assumed his role in mid-2023, has been active in promoting Portugal’s interests in Pakistan through diplomatic outreach, cultural events, and visits to key regions such as Sindh and Karachi in late 2025.
As Ambassador Silva prepares to depart, both Pakistani officials and the diplomatic community have acknowledged his efforts in fostering warmer ties. The National Assembly and Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed best wishes for his future endeavors.
