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In the heart of Lisbon, a beacon of Portuguese authority stands before us: the Ministry of Defence. Don’t let the official name fool you. This building hums with the energy of decisions that shape Portugal’s place in the world. The Ministry of Defence isn’t just a building. It embodies the strategic mind of a nation. Established in 1950, the Ministry of Defence has seen Portugal through periods of immense change, from the latter days of the Estado Novo regime to its current democratic era. Located at Avenida da Ilha da Madeira, this building houses not only the Minister of National Defence but also the Deputy Minister and the Secretary of State for Human Resources and War Veterans. Their mission: to craft and execute Portugal’s national defence policy, overseeing the Portuguese Armed Forces and ensuring the nation’s security. Within these walls, policies are debated, strategies are formed, and decisions are made that resonate far beyond these walls. The Ministry of Defence reminds us that even in times of peace, a nation’s commitment to protecting its values and sovereignty remains paramount.

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