If this plan can be realized, the new African colony will cover millions of square kilometers, an area comparable to the former Brazilian colony once controlled by Portugal.
As a once-declining colonial empire, Portugal is eager for a new large colony and is willing to make significant efforts for it.
The current proposal from Spain is a great opportunity, and even though they know the Spaniards aren't being altruistic, the Portuguese Government and King Luis of Portugal are unwilling to pass up such an opportunity.
The diplomatic representatives sent by Portugal also show the importance Portugal places on this.
This time, the diplomatic representative is not an ambassador but Portugal's Cabinet Minister for colonial affairs. As a former colonial empire, Portugal also has similar cabinet ministers like the Spanish Secretary of Colonial Affairs.
