Pezeshkian and da Silva held talks on the sidelines of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Turkey.

The two leaders discussed strategies for developing bilateral ties and expanding economic and commercial cooperation, and addressed key regional and international issues and developments.

Noting the extensive potential and diverse opportunities for cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Brazil, they underscored the necessity of leveraging mutual capabilities to elevate the level of relations and open new horizons for collaboration across various sectors.

Highlighting the importance of developing economic and commercial ties, strengthening private-sector engagement, expanding scientific, technological, and agricultural cooperation, and utilizing existing capacities across different fields, both sides viewed the development of bilateral cooperation as serving the shared interests of both nations.

Furthermore, the presidents of Iran and Brazil exchanged views on significant regional and international developments, and stressed the need to strengthen the role of independent nations in global affairs.

They emphasized the importance of dialogue, constructive engagement, mutual respect for national sovereignty, and adherence to the principles and norms of international law.

The discussion also addressed the significance of multilateral cooperation and convergence among independent nations in confronting shared global challenges, with an emphasis on the necessity of strengthening collaboration to achieve peace, stability, sustainable development, and a more equitable international order.

At the beginning of this meeting, Pezeshkian congratulated da Silva on his victory in Brazil’s recent presidential election and wished him success during his new term in office.