in 2009 the president of Brazil visited turkey and negotiated the terms of the Tehran declaration with Iran - the agreement, which was signed in 2010, was intended to help dissolve Iranian nuclear energy issues.

many cultural and social aspects reflect positive relations between turkey and Brazil - these include the high number of Brazilian soccer players on Turkish teams and the exchange of research and literature.

the Turkish consulate in Rio de Janeiro is located at Av. Rui Barbosa, 348, 17th floor - Flamengo CEP 22250-020 and can be reached via telephone at the number (21) 2553-5934