Bolivian President Evo Morales and Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan met in La Paz on May 19, stressing their determination to expand the countries’ multi-faceted cooperation for mutual benefit.

Bolivian President Evo Morales (R) and Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan meets on May 19 (Photo: VNA)

Vice President Doan, who was on an official visit to Bolivia from May 18-19, congratulated the Latin American country on its socio-economic accomplishments in the past decade, including a fair growth rate and improved living standards.

She stated that Viet Nam attaches importance to reinforcing solidarity and mutually beneficial multi-faceted cooperation with Bolivia, especially in energy, telecommunications and agriculture.

She also thanked the Bolivian Government and people for their support to Viet Nam historically and currently.

President Evo Morales expressed his admiration for Viet Nam’s national protection and ‘Doi moi’ (Renewal) achievements, deeming the country an example for his nation to learn from, as both nations share a number of historical and developmental similarities.

He stressed that Bolivia is willing to intensify the bilateral friendship and comprehensive collaboration, adding that his country continually supports Viet Nam in national development and defence.

(Source: VNA)