Mrs. Cavaco Silva held a reception, in the Palace of Belém, with the presence of the Ambassadresses from European and North American countries diplomatically represented in Portugal, the first of several such events with the spouses of ambassadors from other regions of the world.

The Ambassadresses visited the Museum of the Presidency of the Republic and attended a performance by the Chorus of São Carlos National Theatre. Later, a “Portuguese Tea” was served.