In a globalized world, in which borders and distances are no longer major obstacles, Portuguese is a factor of competitiveness, as a language of diplomacy and business, as a language of culture and knowledge and also as an important communication tool for Internet and social media. The geographical dispersion of the Portuguese speaking countries, their cultural diversity and the complementary of their economies are not disadvantages; on the contrary, they are valuable assets for these nine nations and for CPLP, the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries.

H.E. António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal