Costa made the move after corruption investigators searched his residence in connection with a probe into how mineral and energy contracts were awarded.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
The first Portugal-Brazil summit since 2016 is expected to yield more than a dozen bilateral agreements and reinforce cultural and diplomatic ties.
Portuguese president flags up that he is closely following the implementation of the agreement with China on Macao.
Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On highlighted Macau’s pivotal role in the amicable relationship between China and Portugal, pointing out that the special administrative region is in a privileged position to help advance cooperation between the two sides.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa arrived at the local airport last night from Shanghai for a one-day tour of Macau that is part of his state visit to China.
