Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described his first day in Turkey, including talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on trade, investment and closer ties between their countries. (Foto: Instagram)
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used the WhatsApp channel “Lula’s Army” on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to describe the first day of his visit to Turkey. His schedule included a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Lula said he had spent the first part of the day in internal meetings and preparing for Brazil’s participation in the COP the following day.
Lula reported that Erdogan congratulated him on his election victory and on the Brazilian people’s mobilization in the streets. He said the two leaders discussed closer ties between their countries, expanding trade, attracting investment and creating jobs. According to Lula, Erdogan also said he hoped to visit Brazil soon. Lula described the trip as likely to be productive.
The message was preceded by an emoji of Lula, indicating that he had written it. He also posted a photo of himself eating ice cream and said he was ending the day with pistachio ice cream, which he likes.
The WhatsApp channel is administered by federal lawmaker André Janones and has shared behind-the-scenes images from Lula’s first international trip since his reelection. Janones posted photos of Lula and first lady Janja Lula da Silva aboard the presidential plane and during other engagements. A livestream by Lula during the trip was expected.
