Pezeshkian and Lula da Silva met on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Turkiye on Thursday to review the current state of bilateral relations and ways to enhance them further, especially in economic, commercial, and international domains.
Pointing to the vast potential and diverse opportunities for cooperation between Iran and Brazil, the two presidents underscored the need to utilize their respective capabilities to elevate the level of relations and open new horizons for collaboration across various sectors.
The two presidents also exchanged views on current regional and international developments, as well as the necessity of strengthening the role of independent nations in global affairs, stressing the importance of dialogue, constructive engagement, mutual respect for national sovereignty, and adherence to the principles and norms of international law.
The role of multilateral cooperation and convergence among independent nations in addressing shared global challenges was also highlighted during the meeting, with both Pezeshkian and Lula da Silva emphasizing strengthening collaboration to achieve peace, stability, sustainable development, and a more equitable international order.
Pezeshkian initiated the conversation by congratulating Lula da Silva on his victory in the recently held presidential election in Brazil and wished him success during his term in office.
