Sharing experience and supporting Ukrainians: Ilona Havronska meets with the President of Portugal's Social Security Institute

During a working visit to Portugal, Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity for European Integration Ilona Havronska met with Pedro Alexandre da Rosa Côrte Real, President of Portuguese Social Security Institute. The talks focused on exchanging experience in reforming the social protection system and supporting Ukrainians in Portugal."Despite the war, Ukraine continues to pursue fundamental reforms in social policy. We're developing the social services system, reforming the pension system, and changing our approach to supporting families with children and people with disabilities. Portugal's experience is valuable to us — both in making the social security system more efficient and people-centered, and in the context of Ukraine's path toward EU membership," Ilona Havronska said.Another key topic of the meeting was support for Ukrainians in Portugal and maintaining their connection with Ukraine. More than 60,000 Ukrainians currently hold temporary protection status in the country. Ilona Havronska thanked the government and people of Portugal for their unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and support for Ukrainian citizens.The Deputy Minister also noted that the Ministry of