Bolivian President Wraps up Tehran Visit

Source: Alalam.ir, 2-9-2008
TEHRAN--Bolivian President Evo Morales was officially seen off by his Iranian counterpart President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday.
At the official ceremony which was held at the presidential palace, the national anthems of both countries were played and the two presidents reviewed the guard of honor.
The Bolivian president arrived in Tehran on Monday at the head of a high-ranking delegation to discuss issues of mutual interest with senior Iranian officials.
He also toured an agricultural research center in Karaj as well as a giant auto-manufacturing plant of Iran Khodro Company.
Speaking to reporters Ahmadinejad said that the two nations of Iran and Bolivia are moving in a clear and bright direction towards a better future and they will stand by each other in all situations.
"Presence of the Bolivian president in Iran underlines the deep and friendly ties between the two countries," Ahmadinejad said, "I admire wisdom and resistance of the Bolivian nation, which has stood up in the heart of Latin America to defend its freedom, honor and interest."
Ahmadinejad said during the Bolivian president's stay in Tehran both sides signed a number of agreements for development of bilateral cooperation.
For his part, President Morales said, "I have always been interested in visiting Iran."
He said, "My visit to Iran is in response to the last year's visit of President Ahmadinejad to Bolivia and this means that our political relations will further expand in the future."
He said that he had been Tyreprised by Iran's industrial and agricultural progress and admired the creativity of Iranians.
Morales pointed out "In addition to promoting political relations, we will try to establish relationships in the fields of commerce and investment."