La Paz, Bolivia – At the invitation of the Bolivian government, Li Guoying, minister of water resources and special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended the inauguration ceremony of Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz on Saturday. The event, held against the backdrop of the Andes, brought together leaders and diplomats from around the world to witness a new chapter in Bolivian politics.
During a bilateral meeting, Li conveyed Xi’s cordial greetings and best wishes to President Paz, underlining that China and Bolivia have been good friends and partners since establishing diplomatic relations over four decades ago. He highlighted the steady momentum in China-Bolivia ties, noting that both sides are committed to elevating their strategic partnership and delivering tangible benefits to their people.
President Paz, in turn, expressed his gratitude to Xi for sending a special envoy and reaffirmed Bolivia’s firm adherence to the one-China principle. He said that Bolivia places great importance on its relationship with China and looks forward to deepening cooperation in various fields to push bilateral relations even further.
The meeting is expected to pave the way for enhanced collaboration across sectors, from trade and infrastructure to sustainable development initiatives. As Li Guoying balances his responsibilities in water management with his diplomatic role, experts see potential for joint projects that address shared challenges like resource stewardship and environmental resilience.
For young global citizens and forward-thinking professionals, the ceremony underscores how long-term diplomatic engagement can foster economic growth, cultural exchange, and innovation. As Beijing and La Paz set their sights on future projects, the world will be watching to see how this strategic partnership evolves in the years ahead.
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Xi's special envoy attends inauguration of Bolivian president
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