Greece–Portugal relations
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Greece–Portugal relations refer to bilateral relations between Greece and Portugal. The diplomatic relations between the two countries date back to 1835, following the independence of Greece. The Greek government sought to establish diplomatic relations with Portugal, and nominated the Count Andreas Metaxas as the first Greek Ambassador non-resident in Lisbon. On 29 May 1924, Portugal recognized, de jure and de facto, the Second Hellenic Republic,.[1] It has kept diplomatic relations with Greece until the present day. Portugal and Greece maintain a strong diplomatic relationship, strengthened by the fact that both countries are present in multiple international organizations, such as the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO and the United Nations.
There are several parallels between the two countries, starting with geographic and demographic factors, since the two countries share a Mediterranean climate and culture, and have a similar geographic area and population. Furthermore, the two countries started processes of democratic transition in the same year, in 1974, and the two countries and peoples have a natural affinity to the ocean, that has taken a relevant role in the history of the two countries.