Emine Erdoğan, First Lady of Türkiye, met with Rosângela Lula da Silva, wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during her engagements in New York.
Following the meeting, Erdoğan said she was pleased to meet Lula da Silva and noted that their discussions focused on issues of shared interest, particularly environmental challenges and efforts to combat the climate crisis.
The two also exchanged views on ongoing preparations for COP31, which Türkiye is set to host.

Climate diplomacy takes center stage in New York
The meeting came as Emine Erdoğan continued a series of climate and sustainability-focused engagements in New York.
Earlier in the day, she addressed the opening ceremony of Climate Week NYC 2026, highlighting Türkiye’s Zero Waste initiative and the importance of individual and collective action in tackling the climate crisis.
Türkiye is also using its engagements during the UN General Assembly week to highlight its climate agenda and preparations for COP31.

Meetings with first ladies in New York
Emine Erdoğan’s New York program also includes bilateral meetings with spouses of world leaders as part of her engagements surrounding the UN General Assembly.
Her scheduled meetings include talks with Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto and Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, alongside her meeting with Rosângela Lula da Silva.