Aníbal Cavaco Silva is a Portuguese politician and economist who served as the President of Portugal from 2006 to 2016. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata) and previously held the position of Prime Minister from 1985 to 1995. Cavaco Silva is known for his role in modernizing the Portuguese economy and promoting European integration. During his presidency, Cavaco Silva focused on issues such as economic stability, social welfare, and national unity. He was also involved in international diplomacy, representing Portugal in various global forums. His tenure is marked by efforts to address the challenges faced by Portugal during the European debt crisis.