--- title: "Erdoğan and Lula Discuss Bilateral Ties and Global Issues" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/erdogan-and-lula-discuss-bilateral-ties-and-global-issues" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/erdogan-and-lula-discuss-bilateral-ties-and-global-issues" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/erdogan-and-lula-discuss-bilateral-ties-and-global-issues.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/erdogan-and-lula-discuss-bilateral-ties-and-global-issues" category: "Politics" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-08-24T21:46:05.889Z" source_reported: "2026-08-24T20:29:50.895Z" updated: "2026-08-24T21:46:05.889Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-24T21:45:39.103610+00:00" --- # Erdoğan and Lula Discuss Bilateral Ties and Global Issues *The leaders of Turkey and Brazil spoke by phone about cooperation and world peace.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named bodies, but no independent outlets or named on-record sources. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reports quote or give right of reply to those affected, responsible or opposed, and state what happens next. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise more than the body delivers, with some loaded adjectives and mild sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke by phone on 24 August 2026. - The leaders discussed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Brazil, as well as regional and global issues. - Brazil intends to expand investments in the defence sector and foster partnerships between companies in both countries. - Both leaders expressed regret over ongoing conflicts and stressed the importance of dialogue for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a telephone conversation on 24 August 2026. The discussion covered bilateral relations between Türkiye and Brazil, alongside regional and global matters. Brazil indicated its intention to increase investments in the defence sector and to encourage partnerships between companies from both nations. Both leaders shared regret regarding the continuation of conflicts worldwide and highlighted the necessity of increased dialogue to achieve peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. ## Differing details on cooperation Reports differ on the specific outcomes of the discussion regarding cooperation. EBC reported that the leaders agreed to create a Strategic Council at the vice-presidential level to deepen relations. Observador stated that both leaders agreed to send a Brazilian delegation to Turkey. CNN Brasil reported that Lula confirmed his attendance at COP31 in Turkey, an event also mentioned by Metrópoles. ## What the coverage left out None of the reports printed below mention the creation of a Strategic Council at the vice-presidential level, as reported by EBC. The right-rated reports did not mention the specific detail that Brazil intends to expand investments in the defence sector and foster partnerships between companies in the two countries, a point noted by EBC and Noticias ao Minuto. No centre-rated outlet covered this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 29% (2) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 71% (5) 9 of 16 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-24T21:45:39.103610+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-24T22:01:20.805Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led on the phone call between Erdoğan and Lula. CGTN's report, based on a Turkish presidency statement, mentioned the call and the assessment of bilateral relations and regional/global issues, but incorrectly identified the other leader as the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Mindaugas Sinkevičius. Cumhuriyet's report focused on the conversation, detailing Erdoğan's satisfaction with the developing relations and his belief in deepening cooperation in areas like investment, trade, and the defence industry. Erdoğan's statement that the peace-oriented policies of Türkiye and Brazil contribute to world peace was also highlighted. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - Right-rated reports focused on Brazil's intention to expand cooperation in the defence sector. Observador and Noticias ao Minuto both highlighted Lula's statement about Brazil's intent to increase defence investments and foster company partnerships. Globo's report centred on the discussion of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, quoting the leaders' regret over conflicts and their emphasis on dialogue for peace. Mehr News Agency and Daily Sabah reported Erdoğan's comment that the peace-oriented policies of Türkiye and Brazil contribute to world peace. Anadolu Ajansı also mentioned Erdoğan's view that deeper cooperation in investment, trade, and defence industry would benefit both countries. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 4 - high: 3 - unknown: 9 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [EBC](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/internacional/noticia/2026-08/lula-e-edorgan-combinam-criacao-de-conselho-entre-brasil-e-turquia) — Lula and Edorgan Combine Council Creation Between Brazil and Turkey - [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/08/24/lula-diz-a-erdogan-que-quer-ampliar-cooperacao-brasil-turquia-no-setor-da-defesa) — Lula Tells Erdogan She Wants to Expand Brazil-Turkey Cooperation in the Defense Sector - [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3040808/lula-diz-a-erdogan-que-quer-ampliar-cooperacao-brasil-turquia-no-setor-da-defesa) — Lula Wants to Expand Brazil-Turkey Cooperation in the Defence Sector - [Globo](https://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/08/24/lula-discute-guerras-na-ucrania-e-no-oriente-medio-em-ligacao-com-presidente-da-turquia.ghtml) — Lula Discusses Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East in Connection with President of Turkey - [CGTN](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-24/news-1PSrPChtuAE/p.html) — Turkish presidency: 'Our President, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, held a phone call with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Mindaugas Sinkevičius. The leaders assessed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Lithuania, as well as regional and global issues. - [Mehr News Agency](https://mehrnews.com/news/6926470/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B2%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%BA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%87%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%B2%DB%8C%D9%84%DB%8C) — Topics of Erdogan's Telephone Consultation with His Brazilian Counterpart - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/turkiye/turkish-brazilian-presidents-discuss-bilateral-ties-global-issues-in-phone-call/4036028) — Turkish, Brazilian presidents discuss bilateral ties, global issues in phone call - [anews.com.tr](https://anews.com.tr/turkey/2026/08/24/turkish-brazilian-presidents-discuss-bilateral-ties-global-issues-in-phone-call) — Turkish, Brazilian presidents discuss bilateral ties, global issues in phone call - [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/cumhurbaskani-erdogandan-kritik-gorusme-guclu-isbirligi-mesaji-verdi-587695) — President Erdoğan Holds Critical Meeting! Sents a Message of Strong Cooperation. - [Metrópoles](https://metropoles.com/brasil/lula-aceita-convite-de-erdogan-e-deve-ir-a-cop31-na-turquia) — Lula Accepts Invitation From Erdoğan and Must Go to COP31 in Turkey - [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/lula-telefona-a-erdogan-debate-cooperacao-em-defesa-e-confirma-ida-a-cop31) — Lula Calls Erdogan, Discusses Defence Cooperation and Confirms Her Way to COP31 - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-ile-brezilya-devlet-baskani-20172332-haberi) — President Erdoğan and Lula Spoke on the Phone: Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments Were Discussed. - [Cumhuriyet](https://cumhuriyet.com.tr/siyaset/erdogan-brezilya-devlet-baskani-silva-ile-gorustu-2531980) — Erdoğan Met with Brazilian President Silva. - [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/erdogan-lula-discuss-turkiye-brazil-ties-global-developments) — Erdoğan and Lula Discuss Türkiye-Brazil Ties and Global Developments. - [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/guncel/baskan-erdogan-lula-da-silva-ile-gorustu-gundem-dunya-barisi/haber-1692976) — President Erdoğan Met with Lula Da Silva! The Agenda: World Peace. - [A Haber](https://ahaber.com.tr/gundem/2026/08/24/baskan-erdogan-brezilya-lideri-ile-gorustu) — President Erdoğan Met with the Brazilian Leader! Emphasis Was Placed on Contributing to World Peace. ## Questions **Who spoke during the phone call?** Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke by phone on 24 August 2026. They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and regional and global issues. **What did Brazil say it intends to do?** Brazil intends to expand its investments in the defence sector. The country also aims to foster partnerships between Brazilian and Turkish companies in this area. **What was the leaders' stance on global conflicts?** Both leaders expressed regret over the persistence of conflicts in various parts of the world. They stressed the importance of intensifying dialogue to find ways to peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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