Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan focused on strengthening ties, expanding trade, attracting investment and creating jobs. (Foto: Instagram)
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used the “Lula’s Army” WhatsApp channel 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. The channel is administered by federal deputy André Janones.
Lula said in a message that the first part of his day was devoted to internal meetings and preparations for Brazil’s participation in COP the following day. He said he met Erdogan later and that the Turkish president congratulated him on his election victory and on the Brazilian people’s mobilization in the streets.
Lula described the meeting as a constructive conversation about bringing the two countries closer, expanding trade, attracting investment and creating jobs. He also said Erdogan told him he hoped to visit Brazil soon. Lula characterized the trip as likely to be productive.
A Lula emoji appeared before the WhatsApp message, indicating that it had been written by the president, according to the report. He also shared a photo of himself eating ice cream and said he was ending the day with a pistachio flavor he enjoys.
Janones’ channel has been sharing behind-the-scenes material from Lula’s first international trip since his reelection. Janones also posted photos of Lula and first lady Janja Lula da Silva aboard the presidential plane and at other events. A livestream by the president during the trip was anticipated.
