João Gomes Cravinho
João Gomes Cravinho is a prominent Portuguese diplomat who serves as the newly appointed Special Representative of the European Union for the Sahel. His role involves fostering cooperation between the EU and the Sahel region, particularly with countries like Burkina Faso, focusing on development aid and food security. Cravinho emphasizes a collaborative approach that prioritizes dialogue and understanding the specific needs of the local populations, aiming to strengthen ties between Ouagadougou and Brussels.
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Cravinho warned during a visit to Liberia a few months ago that the crises engulfing Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger could have medium-term consequences for Liberia.
Security Veteran Warns of Extremist Spillover | News
Liberia· 2026-02-19
João Gomes Cravinho highlighted the dual use of the KC-390 aircraft for civil and military purposes, including fire combat.
Governo volta a anunciar compra de dois kits de combate a fogos para C-130 | Incêndios florestais
Portugal· 2025-08-06
João Gomes Cravinho is the Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs who reaffirmed support for Morocco's autonomy plan.
Sahara : Le Portugal exprime son plein soutien au plan marocain d’autonomie
Morocco· 2025-07-22
João Gomes Cravinho, the current Minister of Foreign Affairs, commented on Paulo Rangel's statements.
Governo de Montenegro pôs fim à exportação de armas para Israel? Verdadeiro | VerdadeiroPortugal· 2025-05-27
João Gomes Cravinho is the EU Special Representative for the Sahel who visited Burkina Faso to discuss cooperation.
Coopération multilatérale: Le chef de la diplomatie burkinabè échange avec le Représentant spécial de l’UE pour le Sahel
Burkina Faso· 2025-05-16
João Gomes Cravinho is the State Minister and Foreign Minister of Portugal.
丁薛祥出席博鳌亚洲论坛2025年年会开幕式并发表主旨演讲--时政--人民网
China· 2025-03-27
João Gomes Cravinho is the Portuguese Foreign Minister who participated in the strategic dialogue with Wang Yi.
王毅同葡萄牙外长兰热尔举行中葡外长级战略对话 --国际--人民网China· 2025-03-26
João Gomes Cravinho expressed satisfaction with the success of the 'one country, two systems' practice in Macau and emphasized the importance of China-Portugal relations.
王毅同葡萄牙外长兰热尔举行中葡外长级战略对话--国际--人民网China· 2025-03-25
João Gomes Cravinho is the ambassador of the European Union in Burkina Faso.
FESPACO 2025 : le MICA ouvre ses portesBurkina Faso· 2025-02-23
João Gomes Cravinho was the Minister of Defense who indicated that a project for a 'Defense campus' would be ready three years after the adjudication.
Veteranos lanceiros denunciam “abandono” de antigas instalações na Ajuda, em Lisboa | PatrimónioPortugal· 2025-02-19
João Gomes Cravinho is the new EU Special Representative for the Sahel who expressed his commitment to work with Burkina Faso.
Coopération multilatérale: le nouveau représentant spécial de l’UE pour le Sahel réaffirme l’engagement de l’institution aux côtés du BurkinaBurkina Faso· 2025-02-14