Aguiar-Branco received the highest decoration from Slovakia

José Pedro Aguiar-Branco received Slovakia's highest honor for his role in the 1989 Velvet Revolution. The award was presented by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during Aguiar-Branco's official visit. He was part of a Portuguese delegation that supported Czech protesters advocating for democracy. Aguiar-Branco emphasized the significance of the Velvet Revolution for democratic values and the importance of parliamentary collaboration in addressing global democratic challenges. He also acknowledged Portugal's military presence in Slovakia as a commitment to shared values of sovereignty and peace.