America News Agency

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is in Antalya for the COP31 climate summit being held in Türkiye, stated that representing Brazil is a source of great pride and excitement.

In a statement shared on social media, the Brazilian leader said that the affection shown to him was not directed at him personally but belonged to the Brazilian people. Lula said, "The attention I receive here is not directed at me, but at the Brazilian people; our young people, our women, our elderly and everyone who took to the streets to defend democracy." Emphasizing that his country's strength lies in its citizens, Lula noted that he takes immense pride in representing every Brazilian.