TEHRAN (Press TV) -- Iran on Tuesday praised Bolivia for holding peaceful presidential elections and returning to democracy following a year-long power vacuum caused by the forced resignation of ex-president Evo Morales, saying Tehran is ready to boost friendly relations with La Paz.
The Islamic Republic "congratulates the people of Bolivia and those elected on holding the nationwide elections in a calm atmosphere and with a significant turnout of voters,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said. He said Iran "welcomes the return of democracy and power to the real representatives of the people after a tense year.”