IRI, Bolivia call for mutual and int'l cooperation

Iran and Bolivia stressed the need for convergence among independent and justice-seeking countries to achieve progress and development. During a joint meeting held between the Iranian and Bolivian ranking delegations, the two presidents stressed that the justice-seeking, freedom-loving and anti-imperialist nations and governments should stand together and mobilize all their might and potentials towards progress and development. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Bolivian counterpart Evo Morales also highlighted the necessity of expanding Tehran-La Paz ties. Pointing out that both countries possess nations who are fighting the pressures of hegemonic powers to reach freedom and justice and materialize their rights, President Ahmadinejad said such nations should stand together and join forces to increase their power and capabilities. He said despite geographical distance, the hearts of the two nations are so close and they fight in a single front.

"During a joint meeting held between the Iranian and Bolivian ranking delegations, the two presidents stressed that the justice-seeking, freedom-loving and anti-imperialist nations and governments should stand together and mobilize all their might and potentials towards progress and development"The Iranian President further voiced Iran's all-out support for the Bolivian government and nation and said Tehran is ready to transfer its experiences in different economic, agricultural, media and trade sectors to Bolivia. Expressing his happiness over the visit to his country of the Iranian President, the Bolivian president announced the will of both Bolivian nation and government to improve ties with Iran. He also called for growth in mutual and international cooperation. President Ahmadinejad arrived in La Paz on Tuesday morning. After discussing the latest developments in bilateral relations with his Bolivian counterpart, he departed the Bolivian capital for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend summit on Development and Environment, called “Rio+20”.