Lisbon, April 7 -- Emphasising the strength of bilateral ties and shared global values, Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Monday said India remains a vital partner in building a multilateral and open-minded world.

Speaking alongside President Droupadi Murmu in Lisbon, de Sousa welcomed her visit as a reaffirmation of long-standing friendship and cooperation across sectors including high tech, renewables, culture, and defence.

"The Indian community in Portugal is strong and powerful; 50,000 people, young students come from India to Portugal and study here. Our cooperation in high tech; renewables, culture and defence. A multilateral, open-minded world with free trade, without the temptation of breaking or violating internatio...