Carlos Pinto Pereira

Carlos Pinto Pereira is a Guinea-Bissau politician who has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 13 August 2023 to 2025. He is also minister of International Cooperation and Communities.

Career Pinto Peirara studied law at the University of Lisbon and, after graduating, completed postgraduate studies in international law there. After his studies, he worked as a lawyer and in public administration.

He is a member of the political bureau of the African Independence Party of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). From 2000 to 2001, he was Minister of Public Administration and Labour, and from 2001 to 2002, Minister of Justice. On 13 August 2023, he was appointed by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló as Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities in the government of Geraldo Martins. He retained the post under subsequent prime ministers and was most recently confirmed by the President on 11 August 2025 in the new government of Braima Camará.