Visit of Marcelo REBELO de SOUSA, Portuguese President, to the EP in Brussels. Arrival, welcome by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, signing of the Golden Book, roundtable and extracts from the press point.

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TAJANI, Antonio (EPP, IT)

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REBELO DE SOUSA, Marcelo

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Marcelo REBELO de SOUSA, Portuguese President: arrival, welcome, roundtable and extracts from the press point

SOUNDBITE (Portuguese), Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA, President of the Portuguese Republic, x

Exterior, Antonio TAJANI, EP President welcomes Marcelo REBELO de SOUSA, Portuguese President

Interior, walk inside to photo opportunity, Family photo,  (2 shots)

Cabinet of the President, walk inside, signature of the Golden book, 2 shots

SOUNDBITE (Italian), Antonio TAJANI, EP President, It is still difficult but thanks to their courage and pride I'm convinced that the worst is behind them. I would like to stress that we have here to build bridges. European Union, in which we believe, is prosperate thanks to a spirit of solidarity.

SOUNDBITE (English), Antonio TAJANI, EP President, We discussed the future of Europe in the context the 60. anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. This event counts for more than just a celebration. We need to bring Europe closer to its citizen's offering pratical solutions to their problems.

SOUNDBITE (English), Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Together with Portugal we have to enforce our relation with Latin America by moving forward with Mercusur negotiations, creating stronger political and stronger economic links.

SOUNDBITE (English), Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA, President of the Portuguese Republic, We think that the Rome declaration is a very good occasion for a re-start, because we must really and we beg many Europeans which believe also in Europe, but from time to time they look at Europe, they want more Europe a more unified Europe.