Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

During an official visit to Portugal on April 7, 2025, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, was awarded the prestigious ‘City Key of Honour’ by the Mayor of Lisbon. This recognition came as India and Portugal marked 50 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting the strengthening cultural, technological, and economic ties between the two nations. President Murmu's visit underscored shared values and mutual aspirations in areas such as innovation and digital transformation. Her participation in a state banquet hosted by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa further emphasized the deepening bilateral relationship and Portugal’s appreciation of India’s global engagement.