Colorful hillside homes in Lisbon with trees and a castle atop, a bridge in the background at sunset.

Portugal

Portugal participated in the early CSCE negotiations in 1973, and became one of the original signatories of the Helsinki Final Act in 1975. The country hosted the Lisbon Summit in 1996 and Chaired the Organization in 2002. Portugal is represented by a Permanent Representation to the OSCE in Vienna.

Quick facts

Capital

Lisbon

Participating since

1973

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Permanent Representation of Portugal to the OSCE

Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

Highlights

Summit

Lisbon Summit 1996

The first Summit of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

DateDateLocationLocation

Lisbon

Statements and speeches

From the Permanent Representation of Portugal to the OSCE

Access statements and speeches delivered during the Permanent Council and the Forum for Security Co-operation.

Statements and speeches

Elections

Election observation

Visit the election calendar to learn more about ODIHR election activities in Portugal. Upcoming election dates are tentative and may be subject to change.

Elections calendar

OSCE Chair

Portugal as OSCE Chair 2002

Every year, the political leadership of the OSCE rotates among the Organization's participating States. The country taking over the OSCE Chair co-ordinates activities and provides political direction throughout that year. 

Access decisions adopted during the country’s term as OSCE Chair.

Decisions

Projects

Supported through voluntary contributions by Portugal

Projects

Contact

Permanent Representation of Portugal to the OSCE

Permanent Representation of Portugal to the OSCE

Opernring 3/1
1010 Vienna
Austria

Email: osce.portugal@mne.pt
Phone: +43 1 585 50 51/3
Fax: +43 1 585 50 51 66