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Statement by Head of State Iliana Iotova
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President Plevneliev was Awarded the Portuguese Order of Ordem do Infante D. Henriquern
2015-06-15 14:20:00
Today President Plevneliev was awarded by his Portuguese counterpart President Anibal Cavaco Silva the Ordem do Infante D. Henrique. This is the highest order of the Portuguese Republic with which civilians are awarded.
The medal was officially created in 1960 and is presented to people for services in the expansion of Portuguese culture, history and values, both in Portugal and abroad.
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