Defense Minister of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak is paying an official visit to the Republic of Portugal, the Defense Ministry's press service has said.

During the visit, Poltorak is scheduled to meet with Minister of Portugese National Defense Jose Alberto Azeredo Lopes and Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Portugal General Artur Neves Pina Monteiro.

During the trip, the Ukrainian defense minister will also meet with the Ukrainian community in Portugal, volunteers and media representatives.