Foreign relations of Portugal are linked with its historical role as a major player in the Age of Discovery and the holder of the now defunct Portuguese Empire. Portugal is a European Union member state and a founding member of NATO. It is a committed proponent of European integration and transatlantic relations. Paulo Portas is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal.
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