Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Bolivian President Luis Arce on the sidelines of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday. Xi said China and Bolivia are close friends and brothers. In recent years, relations between the two countries have maintained strong momentum, with both sides firmly supporting each other on issues of core interest and major concern. Xi further stated that China is ready to work with Bolivia to strengthen their traditional friendship, deepen exchanges and cooperation across various fields, and elevate their strategic partnership to new heights.