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Brazil and Turkey agree to expand defense cooperation
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation to strengthen bilateral relations, specifically focusing on the defense sector. Both leaders celebrated the recent parliamentary ratification of a Defense Industry Cooperation Agreement, which aims to foster partnerships between companies in both nations.
To deepen this cooperation, the leaders agreed to establish a Strategic Council at the vice-presidential level to create a roadmap for bilateral ties. Additionally, a Brazilian delegation led by the Ministers of Defense and of Development, Industry, and Trade will travel to Turkey to advance these discussions.
During the call, the presidents also addressed global geopolitical tensions, expressing concern over ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and emphasizing the need for dialogue to achieve peace. President Erdoğan extended an invitation to President Lula to attend the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkey, which Lula accepted.
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Brazil · COP31 · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkey
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- [● 5 SOURCES] President Erdoğan invited President Lula to attend the COP31 climate change conference in Antalya, Turkey, in November. srzd.com · www.estadao.com.br · jovempan.com.br · tvtnews.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The parliaments of Brazil and Turkey recently ratified a Defense Industry Cooperation Agreement. srzd.com · www.estadao.com.br · jovempan.com.br · tvtnews.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] President Lula expressed Brazil's intention to increase investments in the defense sector and foster partnerships between Brazilian and Turkish companies. srzd.com · www.estadao.com.br · jovempan.com.br · tvtnews.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] A Brazilian delegation led by the Ministers of Defense and of Development, Industry, and Trade will travel to Turkey. srzd.com · www.estadao.com.br · jovempan.com.br · tvtnews.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The leaders discussed global conflicts, specifically the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, emphasizing the need for dialogue to find peace. www.estadao.com.br · jovempan.com.br · tvtnews.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Lula and Erdoğan agreed to create a Strategic Council at the vice-presidential level to deepen bilateral relations. srzd.com · www.estadao.com.br · jovempan.com.br · tvtnews.com.br · oglobo.globo.com