Guinea-Bissau–Portugal relations
Bilateral relations
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Guinea-Bissau–Portugal relations refers to the bilateral relations between Guinea-Bissau and Portugal. Both nations are members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and the United Nations.
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History
In 1446, the first Portuguese sailors arrived to what is now Guinea-Bissau searching for gold. The territory subsequently became administered as part of the Portuguese Cape Verde islands before being separated and called Portuguese Guinea.[1] Portuguese Guinea became an important post in the Atlantic slave trade, particularly to Brazil. In 1879, Guinea-Bissau became a separate colony within the Portuguese Empire.[1]
In 1956, Amílcar Cabral created the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), fighting against colonialism and starting a march for independence. In 1963, the Guinea-Bissau War of Independence broke out, lasting until 1974. The war ended when Portugal, after the Carnation Revolution of 1974, granted independence to Guinea-Bissau on 10 September 1974.[1]
Since independence, relations between Guinea-Bissau and Portugal have remained strong. There are many cultural similarities between both nations. There have also been several high-level visits between leaders of both nations and both countries work closely together within the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.
In August 2025, Portugal's government summoned the ambassador of Guinea-Bissau and condemned the expulsion of reporting teams of state news agency Lusa and two African units of broadcaster RTP from the country in the run-up to the general election.[2]
Transportation
There are direct flights between both nations, operated by EuroAtlantic Airways and TAP Air Portugal.
