Former President Jorge Sampaio died on 10 September at 81.

He served as President from 1996 to 2006 leaving an impressive footmark in Portuguese Foreign Policy, namely the transfer of sovereignty of Macau to China and the self-determination of East Timor.

After leaving office he became UNSG High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations (2007-2012). He currently directed the Global Platform for Syrian Students.

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