On October 24, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.
Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Bolivia are good friends and good partners. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 40 years ago, China-Bolivia relations have maintained a sound momentum of development. The two sides have always understood and supported each other on issues related to?their respective core interests and major concerns, achieved fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation across various fields, and fostered deep?friendship between the two peoples. China highly appreciates Bolivia's firm commitment to the one-China principle. Xi Jinping said?that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Bolivia relations, and is willing to work with President-elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira to?steer?the China-Bolivia strategic partnership to new heights and deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.
On the same day, Vice President Han Zheng sent a congratulatory message to Vice President-elect of Bolivia?Edman Lara.
