In a historic address to Portugal’s Members of Parliament, His Highness praised Portugal as a leader on the global stage, one that is widely acknowledged as a country of opportunity, and thanked Portugal for a "progressive partnership" with the Ismaili Imamat. His Highness expressed gratitude to the Republic of Portugal, and spoke of Portugal as a significant partner that shares a commitment to pluralism and embracing diversity. He described Portugal as a country that seeks to honour both its past achievements and its future opportunities, to embrace both the gift of social stability and the promise of social progress.