The meeting, held this Tuesday, October 27, was attended by Michael Silva, councilor for Newark's East District, and formalized the commitment to deepen mutual understanding and develop friendly relations.
The document establishes a basis for exchange in areas such as economy, trade, innovation, education, culture, sports, and tourism. It also foresees the designation of representatives to facilitate information sharing and the identification of collaboration opportunities.
The Mayor of Leiria thanked the support of the Portuguese community in Newark following Storm Kristin and highlighted the areas of common interest that favor the deepening of relations.
Michael Silva emphasized the strong connection of Newark's Portuguese community to Portugal and their pride in their origins. The signing of the Letter of Intent is seen as a starting point for joint initiatives and concrete collaboration opportunities.
