British News Agency

European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas met with Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel and Defense Minister Nuno Melo in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, during her visit to the country.

Commenting on the meeting in a social media post, Kallas said Portugal was one of the strongest defenders of multilateralism and an important bridge connecting Europe with Latin America and Africa.

Kallas stated that the discussions covered making the European Union's foreign policy activities more effective, protecting freedom of navigation, supporting Ukraine and reducing tensions in the Middle East. "Europe is strong when it is united on these issues," she said.