# Rubio calls Portugal an ‘ideal gateway’ to Europe for US during Lisbon visit

https://mins.news/en/video/91771

- euronews, 2026-10-08 16:14 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2YzAlYyiRs

> During a visit to Lisbon, Marco Rubio described Portugal as an “ideal gateway” to Europe for the US. Portugal, one of NATO and the European Union’s smallest members, is seeking to strengthen ties with larger countries.

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