This event, which reaffirms and verifies the territorial boundaries between municipalities on both sides of the border, aims to strengthen ties of neighborliness, friendship, and cooperation. The mayor of Lobios, María del Carmen Yáñez, participated alongside mayors Manuel Tibo (Terras de Bouro), Augusto Mariño (Ponte da Barca), and Olegário Gonçalves (Arcos de Valdevez), accompanied by their respective municipal secretaries.
The meeting symbolizes the desire to keep historical ties alive, strengthen institutional collaboration, and continue working together to enhance shared heritage, culture, and resources.
“"On behalf of the three Portuguese municipal chambers, the mayor of Terras de Bouro conveyed warm words of condolence, support, and affection to those affected by yesterday's railway accident, in a gesture of closeness that the Concello de Lobios deeply appreciates."
The Concello de Lobios expressed gratitude to their Portuguese counterparts for their presence, closeness, and this display of affection, noting that this gesture of humanity helps to strengthen the relationship between the municipalities.
