Prabens! Dr. Alfredo Bruto de Costa. It certainly makes us Goans proud to
see anybody excel in their professional path and being of Goan origin.

Likewise congratulation to Dr. Adelino Rodrigues da Costa, as head of
cabinet.

Noss Goeses sempre adiante!

Melhores cumprimentos e abraços.

George Fernandes.


Hello there,

Congrats, to Mr. Alfredo Bruto De Costa for being selected to head the
Portugal's economic social council
I think the people worldwide should know what is special of being a Goan
what makes them proud of of their Goan Identity.

Congrats once again,

V. Araujo

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>Goan to head Portugal’s economic, social council
>PANJIM, JUNE 11 — HERALD NEWS DESK
>
>— Alfredo Bruto da Costa, 64, has recently been
>elected by the Portuguese Parliament as the new
>chairman of the Conselho Economic e Social (CES) -
>Economic and Social Council of Portugal. This organ of
>the Parliament is responsible for consultation and
>social dialogue in the field of economic and social
>policies and participates in the design of economic
>and social development plans in coordination with
>other European Union countries.
>CES has 64 members and its composition, as defined by
>law, includes representatives of the government, the
>organisations representing labour, the organisations
>representing economic activities, autonomous regions,
>local governments and others.
>This election, got by a large majority of the
>parliamentary votes, demonstrates the high confidence,
>prestige and independence of Prof Bruto da Costa,
>whose position is in the category of Minister in the
>Portuguese official protocol.
>Alfredo Bruto da Costa was born in Margao, studied in
>Goa, Mumbai and Lisbon and got a PhD in London. He is
>a recognised specialist in Europe.
>Some years ago Professor Bruto da Costa was a member
>of the Portuguese government as the Minister of Social
>Affairs and currently is a teacher at the University
>of Lisbon, a specialised consultant of the European
>Commission and the President of Casa de Goa.
>Professor Bruto da Costa has selected Dr Adelino
>Rodrigues da Costa, the previus Delegate of Fundacao
>Oriente in India, as the head of his cabinet.
>*********
>

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