The meeting provided an opportunity for Safe Communities to brief the Secretary of State on its work in helping the various government authorities concerning the safety and security of the many tourists who visit Portugal each year.
The Secretary of State stressed the importance of this work as safety and security was an important factor in choosing a holiday destination. The meeting discussed the progress of a number of on-going projects that were taking place and the development of new ones, forming the basis of future collaboration.
Rita Marques assumed her new post on 26 October 2019, having previously worked as President of Portugal Capital Ventures - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, SA.
She was President of the Supervisory Board of the Youth Foundation, from 2017 to 2019 and has developed several consultancy works with public and private entities in the area of Innovation, Public Financing, Internationalisation and Foreign Direct Investment.
She took over from her predecessor Ana Godinho, who was promoted and is now Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security.
Portugal is currently the thrid most peaceful country according to the latest Global Peace Index and has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.