# Secretary Rubio’s Meetings with Portuguese Prime Minister Montenegro and Foreign Minister Rangel

Date: 8 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel in Lisbon, according to a State Department readout. The talks covered Portugal’s support for U.S. forces, deeper defense-industrial cooperation, and expanding trade and investment, including through the U.S.-Portugal CEO Forum. Rubio also said he looks forward to working with Portugal during its 2027–2028 term on the United Nations Security Council.

## Original release

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Lisbon today with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel. The Secretary underscored the enduring strength of the U.S.-Portugal alliance, rooted in more than two centuries of friendship and decades of shared service in NATO. The Secretary thanked Portugal for its steadfast support to U.S. forces and discussed opportunities to deepen defense-industrial cooperation. The Secretary discussed expanding two-way trade and investment, including through the U.S.-Portugal CEO Forum. Portugal plays an increasing role as a trusted partner for American technology in Europe. Secretary Rubio looks forward to working with Portugal on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State
- Published: 8 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: National (United States)
- Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/secretary-rubios-meetings-with-portuguese-prime-minister-montenegro-and-foreign-minister-rangel/
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