Rui Vinhas (@ruivinhas5) 's Twitter Profile
Rui Vinhas

@ruivinhas5

Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations in New York @Portugal_UN. Previously Political Director. Usual caveats apply.

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In Brussels, building on the broad consensus on the two-state solution, we discussed with Arab and European partners constructive proposals to overcome the serious crisis in the Middle East and put an end to the humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip.

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The EU keeps faith to its commitment to support the Palestinian people. The Commission has disbursed a second tranche of assistance of €25 M for the Palestinian Authority and €16 M for UNRWA, for a total of €66 M to the UN agency so far in 2024. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

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The EU gives its full support to the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Donald J. Trump, that would lead to an enduring ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. We urge both parties to accept the proposal. consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

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On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day that determined the victory of freedom and humanism, we pay tribute to all those who gave their lives for these values. And, together with our EU partners and the United Kingdom, we are grateful for the transatlantic solidarity.

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👏👏👏 Congratulations to the newly elected #UNSC members for the term 2025–2026: Denmark in UN NY🇩🇰 🇩🇰 Greece to the United Nations 🇬🇷 Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN 🇵🇰 @Panama_UN 🇵🇦 Somali Mission to UN-NY 🇸🇴 Portugal at the UN 🇵🇹 looks forward to working with the newly elected members & strengthen cooperation at the United Nations 🇺🇳 & beyond.

👏👏👏 Congratulations to the newly elected #UNSC members for the term 2025–2026:

<a href="/Denmark_UN/">Denmark in UN NY🇩🇰</a> 🇩🇰
<a href="/GRUN_NY/">Greece to the United Nations</a> 🇬🇷
<a href="/PakistanUN_NY/">Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN</a> 🇵🇰
@Panama_UN 🇵🇦
<a href="/SomaliaatUN/">Somali Mission to UN-NY</a> 🇸🇴

<a href="/Portugal_UN/">Portugal at the UN</a> 🇵🇹 looks forward to working with the newly elected members &amp; strengthen cooperation at the  <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> 🇺🇳 &amp; beyond.
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Ambassador Rui Vinhas has just been elected as Chair of the 79th session of #UNGA Sixth Committee on legal affairs, highlighting Portugal’s commitment to international law. We look forward to working with the other members of the Bureau and all MS during the upcoming session!

Ambassador Rui Vinhas has just been elected as Chair of the 79th session of #UNGA Sixth Committee on legal affairs, highlighting Portugal’s commitment to international law.

We look forward to working with the other members of the Bureau and all MS during the upcoming session!
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Ambassador Rui Vinhas presented today to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres the Letters accrediting him as Permanent Representative of Portugal to the UN. He had the opportunity to reiterate 🇵🇹’s commitment to #multilateralism and support for Sec-General priorities.

Ambassador Rui Vinhas presented today to the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Secretary-General <a href="/antonioguterres/">António Guterres</a> the Letters accrediting him as Permanent Representative of Portugal to the UN.

He had the opportunity to reiterate 🇵🇹’s commitment to #multilateralism and support for Sec-General priorities.
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Thanks to Republic of Korea Mission to the UN🇰🇷🇺🇳 for convening today's #UNSC debate on #cyber threats. PT highlighted its new digital capacity-building program for developing countries and encouraged UNSC to reaffirm norms of responsible State behavior & integrate ICT-threats into its relevant mandates.

Thanks to <a href="/ROK_Mission/">Republic of Korea Mission to the UN🇰🇷🇺🇳</a> for convening today's #UNSC debate on #cyber threats. PT highlighted its new digital capacity-building program for developing countries and encouraged UNSC to reaffirm norms of responsible State behavior &amp; integrate ICT-threats into its relevant mandates.
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#FFD4 Bureau Co-Chairs 🇵🇹 and 🇧🇮 have appointed 🇲🇽 🇳🇴 & 🇳🇵 🇿🇲 as Co-Facilitators of the Outcome Document, with whom they will work together to ensure the success of this important preparatory process, making it as inclusive, balanced and forward-looking as possible.

#FFD4 Bureau Co-Chairs 🇵🇹 and 🇧🇮 have appointed 🇲🇽 🇳🇴 &amp; 🇳🇵 🇿🇲 as Co-Facilitators of the Outcome Document, with whom they will work together to ensure the success of this important preparatory process, making it as inclusive, balanced and forward-looking as possible.
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On behalf of #ACT, 🇵🇹 acknowledges the historic inclusion of a chapter on the use of the veto in this year's #UNSC annual report. In first half of 2024 alone, veto was used 6 times, matching total for 2023. It's crucial to include +info on the implementation of #UNSC Resolutions.

On behalf of #ACT, 🇵🇹 acknowledges the historic inclusion of a chapter on the use of the veto in this year's #UNSC annual report. In first half of 2024 alone, veto was used 6 times, matching total for 2023. It's crucial to include +info on the implementation of #UNSC Resolutions.
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With vetoes on the rise, the General Assembly must step up to ensure international peace and security when the Council can't. Strengthening the GA's role is essential.

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At UNSC debate on children in armed conflict, 🇵🇹 expressed its shock with the increase of grave violations against children in 2023 & regretted the gaps in implementation of the CAAC provisions in specific contexts, calling on all parties to respect international Hum & HR law.

At UNSC debate on children in armed conflict, 🇵🇹 expressed its shock with the increase of grave violations against children in 2023 &amp; regretted the gaps in implementation of the CAAC provisions in specific contexts, calling on all parties to respect international Hum &amp; HR law.
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Amb. Rui Vinhas paid a visit to UN GA President Amb. Dennis Francis, and reiterated Portugal's strong support to United Nations activities. From #Peacekeeping to #Financing for Development, from the #Future Summit to #Oceans, 🇵🇹 will keep advocating and contributing to effective multilateralism.

Amb. Rui Vinhas paid a visit to <a href="/UN_PGA/">UN GA President</a> Amb. Dennis Francis, and reiterated Portugal's strong support to <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> activities. 

From #Peacekeeping to #Financing for Development, from the #Future Summit to #Oceans, 🇵🇹 will keep advocating and contributing to effective multilateralism.
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Foi com muito prazer que recebi o novo Representante Permanente de Portugal junto das Nações Unidas Portugal at the UN , o Embaixador Rui Vinhas Rui Vinhas . Portugal é um verdadeiro amigo da Ucrânia tendo prestado a sua ajuda ao meu país no momento mais crítico da sua história

Foi com muito prazer que recebi o novo Representante Permanente de Portugal junto das Nações Unidas <a href="/Portugal_UN/">Portugal at the UN</a> , o Embaixador Rui Vinhas <a href="/ruivinhas5/">Rui Vinhas</a> . Portugal é um verdadeiro amigo da Ucrânia tendo prestado a sua ajuda ao meu país no momento mais crítico da sua história
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“Unity for sustainable development towards a bright tomorrow for Africa's Youth" H. E Amb. Tania Serafim Yvonne Romualdo, Chair of the #AfricanGroupUN for the month of July, & PR of Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 to UN. #Agenda2063 , #theAfricaWeWant , #YearofEducation

“Unity for sustainable development towards a bright tomorrow for Africa's Youth"

H. E Amb. Tania Serafim Yvonne Romualdo, Chair of the #AfricanGroupUN for the month of July, &amp; PR of Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 to UN.

#Agenda2063 , #theAfricaWeWant , #YearofEducation
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3️⃣0️⃣ years after the Barbados Programme of Action called for the development of vulnerability indices, #UNGA is ready to adopt soon the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index. Portugal was proud to cofacilitate the #MVI Resolution negotiations with Antigua & Barbuda NY. UN DESA UN-OHRLLS

3️⃣0️⃣ years after the Barbados Programme of Action called for the development of vulnerability indices, #UNGA is ready to adopt soon the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index.

Portugal was proud to cofacilitate the #MVI Resolution negotiations with <a href="/ABNYOffice/">Antigua & Barbuda NY</a>.

<a href="/UNDESA/">UN DESA</a> <a href="/UNOHRLLS/">UN-OHRLLS</a>
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Following his election as Co-Chair of the FFD4 PrepCom Bureau today, Ambassador Rui Vinhas noted FFD4 is key to restoring trust in multilateralism and set us back on track to achieve the SDGs. To that end, he call on all to focus on ambitious and politically feasible solutions.

Following his election as Co-Chair of the FFD4 PrepCom Bureau today, Ambassador Rui Vinhas noted FFD4 is key to restoring trust in multilateralism and set us back on track to achieve the SDGs. To that end, he call on all to focus on ambitious and politically feasible solutions.
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After one week of engaging discussions & 9 years of the adoption of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, as Co-Chairs of this process together with Le Burundi aux Nations Unies (New York), Portugal at the UN thanks @mfaethiopia & UN DESA for all the work in putting together successfully the 1st session of #FFD4 PrepCom

After one week of engaging discussions &amp; 9 years of the adoption of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, as Co-Chairs of this process together with <a href="/BurundiOnu/">Le Burundi aux Nations Unies (New York)</a>, <a href="/Portugal_UN/">Portugal at the UN</a> thanks @mfaethiopia &amp; <a href="/UNDESA/">UN DESA</a> for all the work in putting together successfully the 1st session of #FFD4 PrepCom