On the 25 th April 1974, the Portuguese fascist government was overthrown. Since then we have had democracy. Sometimes, people do not think that Portugal is a democratic country, in fact much more democratic than many countries considered democratic. For example, most of the politicians are not corrupt, votes are not bought and there is real freedom. There is no hidden agenda, like "Portugal for catholics" and so on... On the other hand, Portugal and India have also excellent relations, as it was stated by Prime Minister Antonio Costa, in his visit to India in 2017:
*Excerpt from Hindustan Times:* *While both Portugal and India describe their ties as excellent, what are the new frontiers you’d like to explore to strengthen the relations and boost trade? What new areas would you like to tap?* In fact, in spite of very good political relationship the economic relations between the two countries are almost incipient. It is this that we intend to change, starting with this visit as there are many mutually beneficial opportunities to explore. India may take advantage of the Portuguese experience in areas in which Portugal has made big investments in the recent past such as renewable energies, infrastructures, and environmental industries related to water, sewage and garbage collection, areas that can be very relevant for India. There are sectors in which both countries have developed know how and in which closer cooperation can be mutually beneficial, such as ICT, pharmaceuticals or medical research, aerospace or mobility. We can also explore closer ties in startups. For India it may be interesting to consider Portugal as a platform to address markets in Europe, Latin America or in Africa. This are examples of possible things to do, but what is really important is to strengthen the ties between our business communities and certainly opportunities will appear. [image: Costa looks on during the Portugal 2017 state budget debate at the parliament in Lisbon on November 4, 2016. (AFP file photo)]Costa looks on during the Portugal 2017 state budget debate at the parliament in Lisbon on November 4, 2016. (AFP file p Aviso de Confidencialidade Este correio eletrónico, assim como qualquer ficheiro anexo ao mesmo contém informação confidencial e legalmente protegida, exclusivamente dirigida ao destinatário. No caso de haver recebido este correio por erro, requer-se notificar imediatamente deste facto mediante o reenvio à direção eletrónica do remetente e o mesmo deve ser imediatamente apagado; é advertido que qualquer transmissão, cópia ou uso desta informação é proibida; informação protegida pelo *sigilo profissional* contido no art. *113.º do Estatuto da Ordem dos Advogados da República Portuguesa*. Obrigado. Privacy Warning This e-mail and any attachments contain privileged and confidential information and legally protected, intended only for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copying or use of information within it is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error or without authorization, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and delete the e-mail from your system; information protected by professional secrecy contained in the Statute of the Bar Association of the Portuguese Republic. Thank you in advance 'Pedro Mascarenhas' via Goa-Research-Net <[email protected]> escreveu no dia quarta, 3/01/2024 à(s) 23:46: > While in Goa, dictatorship and colonialism, simultaneously, were in > force, in Puducherry (Pondicherry) despite the colonial policy, Liberté, > Égalité, Fraternité were practiced, thus since 1954, the government of > India had made it clear that the cultural and other rights of the people > would be fully respected. > Then, France jumped from Puducherry to Goa. > > *Since 2007*, Alliance Française, Panaji (AFP), in Altinho, next to > Menezes Polyclinic, has been fostering *intercultural dialogue and > amicable relations between France and Goa*. > > Thierry Mathou, the Ambassador of France in India recently paid a visit to > the Alliance Française Panaji. It was his first official visit to Goa. > > French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India's capital New Delhi on > January 26 for India's Republic Day, and would be welcomed as "chief guest". > > AFP organize the *Ciné-Night *(movie nights) for cinephiles, the *Fête de > la Musique* (musical evening), the *Fête Nationale* (French National Day) > and many more cultural events. > > Une amitié très forte, n'est-ce pas ? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Goa-Research-Net" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-research-net/324957683.6177528.1704283949405%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-research-net/324957683.6177528.1704283949405%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Goa-Research-Net" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-research-net/CAEXcPuqrBtH6i%2BJuTcdcNHeOwj8xfHqGj8sw77TRvqZ8Pa58xg%40mail.gmail.com.
