PM meets Bolivian President, commits to deep bilateral cooperation

By Anjali Sharma

WASHINGTON – India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met with the President Luis Arce Catacora of Bolivia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to MEA press release issued.

Both leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation and expressed satisfaction with the progress made in various areas.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in critical minerals, trade and commerce, Digital Public Infrastructure, health and pharmaceuticals, traditional medicine, and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Both leaders acknowledged the potential for enhanced cooperation in the critical minerals sector and the development of sustainable partnerships.

PM Modi in a post on platform X said “We discussed cooperation in critical minerals, trade and commerce, Digital Public Infrastructure & UPI, health and pharmaceuticals, traditional medicine, small & medium industries, training, and capacity building,” .

Both leaders welcomed the ongoing development cooperation between the two countries, including Quick Impact Projects and capacity-building initiatives under the ITEC scholarship programmes.

Modi expressed solidarity with the people of Bolivia after the severe flooding that occurred in March–April this year in La Paz and several other parts of the country.

He congratulated Bolivia on joining the International Solar Alliance, a key initiative aimed at promoting renewable energy globally.

Modi extended his warm greetings to the people and Government of Bolivia on the occasion of the country’s bicentennial celebrations, marking 200 years of independence on August 6.