New Delhi, April 8 -- April 8 : President Droupadi Murmu received the 'City Key of Honour' of Lisbon City, from the Mayor at a function held at the City Hall of Lisbon (Portugal), last evening. President Murmu, speaking on the occasion, thanked the Mayor and people of Lisbon for the gesture.

She said that Lisbon is known for its open-mindedness, the warmth of its people and its culture, along with tolerance and respect for diversity. She also attended the banquet hosted in her honour by the President of Portugal., Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at Palacio da Ajuda. In her banquet remarks, President Murmu said that the cultural ties between two nations span centuries, and they have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination.

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