Turkish FM calls newly-appointed Brazil counterpart

By Ayse Sarioglu

ANKARA (AA) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday called his Brazilian counterpart to congratulate him on his appointment.

Aloysio Nunes Ferreira Filho was named Brazil's top diplomat on March 7 by President Michel Temer, to replace Jose Serra who stepped down due to health reasons.

Nunes, 71, has served as a Senate member since 2011.