The World - News from Feb. 4, 1988
Portugal agreed to open talks with the United States on increased compensation for the use of Lajes Air Base in the Azores without immediately calling for a formal review of the bilateral base accord. The decision, announced in Lisbon by Defense Minister Eurico de Melo after talks with visiting Defense Secretary Frank C. Carlucci, is seen as a gesture of patience by Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco Silva at the outset of what his aides expect will be a long series of talks on faltering U.S. aid levels. According to the 1983 base agreement, Portugal has the right to demand a review any time beginning today. Carlucci was ambassador to Lisbon from 1975 to 1978.
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