From 2004 to 2008 he was Portuguese ambassador to Spain .
In December 2008 ambassador became the Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York , the most prestigious post in the Portuguese Diplomatic Service .
From 2004 to 2008 he was Portuguese ambassador to Spain , and in December 2008 he became the Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York , the most prestigious post in the Portuguese Diplomatic Service .