“During the conversation, the parties discussed key issues in Russian-Portuguese relations.

They noted the desire to intensify political dialogue, bilateral investment and economic cooperation, ties in the field of culture and tourist exchanges, ”the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The parties exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation between the two countries on the world stage and touched upon a number of topical issues on the international agenda.

On July 12, Grushko and the Portuguese ambassador also met.