Porto. welcomes EMA promoted in the Baltic

A Portuguese Delegation that promotes the relocation of the European Medicines Agency in Porto is visiting Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. 

In countries where no cities are applying to host EMA, the Portuguese Delegation proceeds an intense diplomatic work based on the arguments that not only is Porto the city that meets all the criteria to host EMA but also with the aim of generating opportunities in the field of bilateral relations  regarding the medicinal and Healthcare sector.

Under this agenda, the Portuguese entourage was received by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Lithuania, Aurelijus Veryga. This was an important meeting as it helped to clarify doubts concerning assurances for the interim period and health protection, to allocate residency to the families, schools, and professional opportunities.

The fact that Lithuania shall be represented as an observer at the La Valetta Technical Committee of which Portugal is vice-president was also mentioned. The Lithuanian Minister was invited to take part in the next meetings that will be held in Spain and in Portugal.

It should be noted that Portugal is the only country to offer three eligible buildings to host the European Medicines Agency.