Following the formalities, President Murmu paid tribute to Luis Vaz de Camoes, the national poet of Portugal. Camoes is best known for his epic poem "Os Lusiadas," which celebrates Portuguese history and culture.
"Warm Congratulations to Mr. Luis Montenegro on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic. Look forward to working together to further strengthen our long-standing bilateral ties," PM Modi posted on X.
Despite securing 29.5 per cent of the votes, the coalition fell short of an outright majority, setting the stage for intricate negotiations and potentially leading to further elections.