The President reminded today former Foreign Minister Pedro Pires de Miranda as “a great character of man of integrity,” stressing the “remarkable work” he has done as governor.
“The death of engineer Pedro Pires de Miranda means the disappearance of a man of enormous integrity of character, who always fought for Portugal prosperous and developed, “reads a message from the Head of State, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, to the family of Pedro Pires Miranda, who died on Monday, aged 87.
Remembering how soon stood out as “one of the greatest Portuguese experts in the energy sector and in particular the production and distribution activity oil, “Cavaco Silva emphasizes the fact that it was called several times the performance of” public functions most relevant. “
” Because of their unique experience, would be appointed, in 1980, ambassador to petroleum affairs VI Constitutional Government, “he recalls.
In the letter, Cavaco Silva also refers to the time that he had” the honor “of having” the precious collaboration “by Pedro Pires de Miranda in X Government in Foreign folder, “where he revealed his knowledge and his experience, his affability of personal relationship, his exemplary professionalism and a deep love of their country.”
“Thanks to the outstanding work which developed as Foreign Minister, were given at the time decisive steps in Portuguese foreign policy, particularly in the relationship with the European Communities and the African Portuguese-speaking countries and in particular the opening and deepening of the dialogue with China ” said the President.
Pedro Pires de Miranda, born in Leiria, graduated in civil engineering at the Technical University, having been invited by Prime Minister Alfredo Nobre da Costa to take over as Minister of Trade and Tourism of the Third Constitutional Government between August 29, 1978 until September 15, 1979.
In 1979 he was President of the European Integration Committee and in 1980, before being appointed ambassador to the petroleum affairs VI constitutional government led by Sá Carneiro, assumed the presidency of the European Integration Committee.
Already in June 1985 again had a government folder and was appointed by Cavaco Silva Foreign Minister ., a position he held for two years
June 8, 2009 received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ
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