Portugal to open consulate general in Andorra la Vella – Economy
“The Portuguese Government is preparing the opening of a consulate general in this city. I know that it was desired, that it was desired, but, above all, that it was deserved by us who live here”, said the minister, in his speech. before Portuguese in Andorra, on occasions, of the commemorations of the Day of Portugal of Camões and the Portuguese Communities.
Later, questioned by Lusa, Paulo Cafôfo drew that he still does not have data planned for the opening of this diplomatic representation in the capital of the principality.
Some Portuguese spoke during the reference day that they make reference to Barcelona until the embassy in 2012, for example, access to a citizen card, forcing citizens to pass to do so.
Andorra is 197 kilometers away from Barcelona.
In his speech, flanked by the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the Secretary of State said that “this will be an opportunity to better” serve the citizens residing in Andorra, but also to “better affirm our presence in the economic and cultural fields” .
The President of the Republic commented minutes after the announcement and told journalists that the intention is to “create more administrative weight and greater intervention capacity” with a community “that is growing” in the principality.
“This cannot be ignored. In a growing community there has to be a stronger response”, he added.
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