# Lula and Erdogan discuss trade and climate

> Brazil's president meets Turkish leader to boost trade and climate cooperation.
- Title: Lula and Erdogan discuss trade and climate · Agência Brasil
- Summary: Brazil's president meets Turkish leader to boost trade and climate cooperation. Brazil and Türkiye aim to increase bilateral trade to USD 5.9 billion and…
- Keywords: lula, erdoğan, bilateral trade, cop31, antalya, climate change, defence partnership, brazil, Agência Brasil
- Source: Agência Brasil — https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/politica/noticia/2026-11/lula-and-turkish-president-meet-talk-bilateral-trade
- Published: 2026-11-11T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lula, erdoğan, bilateral trade, cop31, antalya, climate change, defence partnership, brazil, news
## Lula and Erdogan meet
Brazilian president attends COP31 in Antalya to discuss trade and climate with Turkish president.
## Bilateral trade growth
Bilateral trade between Brazil and Türkiye reached USD 5.9 billion, with potential for rapid increase.
## Defense partnership interest
Lula emphasized interest in establishing a more robust defense partnership with Türkiye.
## Election congratulations
Erdogan congratulated Lula on his October presidential election victory in Brazil.
## COP31 climate focus
Lula recalled Brazil hosting last COP and offered to work toward COP31 success.
## Critical minerals council
Lula proposed a council for critical minerals and rare earths under presidential office.
## Key takeaway

Brazil and Türkiye aim to increase bilateral trade to USD 5.9 billion and collaborate on climate initiatives at COP31.