The Community of Portuguese Language Countries Diplomacy and Statecraft

The Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) is the privileged multilateral forum for the deepening of mutual friendship and cooperation among its members. Created on July 17 1996 CPLP has legal personality and is endowed with financial autonomy. The Organization''s general objectives are:Political and diplomatic consultation between its member states namely to strengthen its presence on the international stage; Cooperation in all fields including education health science and technology defense agriculture public administration communications justice public security culture sport and the media; The materialization of projects to promote and disseminate the Portuguese language. CPLP is governed by the following principles:Sovereign equality of member states;Non-interference in the internal affairs of each state;Respect for your national identity;Treatment reciprocity;Primacy of peace democracy the rule of law human rights and social justice;Respect for its territorial integrity;Promotion of development;Promotion of mutually beneficial cooperation.