Carlos Pinto Pereira

Pinto Peirara studied law at the University of Lisbon and, after graduating, completed postgraduate studies in international law there. ^[3] After his studies, he worked as a lawyer and in public administration. ^[3]

He is a member of the political bureau of the African Independence Party of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). ^[4] From 2000 to 2001, he was Minister of Public Administration and Labour, and from 2001 to 2002, Minister of Justice. ^[3] On 13 August 2023, he was appointed by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló as Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities in the government of Geraldo Martins . ^[4] He retained the post under subsequent prime ministers and was most recently confirmed by the President on 11 August 2025 in the new government of Braima Camará .