Costa made the move after corruption investigators searched his residence in connection with a probe into how mineral and energy contracts were awarded.
António Costa
Speaking in response to questions from lawmakers, António Costa said “mutual respect” characterised Sino-Portuguese ties.
The economic advantages of Macao’s Portuguese connections, and promotion of the Greater Bay Area, are expected to form the bulk of the agenda.
Second Asian posting for career diplomat who has accrued extensive experience in Africa and held important post at European Union in Brussels.
Equatorial Guinea joins Forum Macao, whose members look to China for help in recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The new 6,000 km hi-tech trans-Atlantic communications link likely to be a game-changer enhancing Portugal’s role in Europe.
President Xi Jinping will visit Macau between December 18 and 20.
