Rio De Janeiro, November 18, 2024 – The Europe Today: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The discussions, which took place at the historic Copacabana Fortress, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing pressing regional and global challenges.
According to a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, President Erdogan highlighted the significance of high-level dialogue in advancing Türkiye-Brazil relations. He reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to enhancing the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Erdogan commended Brazil’s principled stance against Israeli aggression, expressing gratitude for its leadership on this critical issue. He also underscored Türkiye’s initiatives at the United Nations to halt arms sales to Israel and called for a lasting ceasefire in Palestine, the facilitation of uninterrupted humanitarian aid, and a fair, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Criticising the inefficacy of the UN in preventing conflicts, particularly in Gaza, Erdogan stressed the need for comprehensive global governance reform. He voiced strong support for President Lula’s calls for reform during Brazil’s G20 presidency, calling the initiative both timely and crucial in addressing global challenges.
The meeting marked a renewed commitment by Türkiye and Brazil to collaborate on shared international priorities while fostering deeper bilateral ties. Both leaders expressed optimism about future cooperation in addressing pressing global issues and enhancing their partnership across various sectors.
