LA PAZ, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales on Saturday called for an "urgent meeting" of the country's political parties to calm down weeks of unrest following his reelection win.

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The call aimed "to preserve life and democracy" in the wake of violent protests by the opposition, said Morales at a press conference held at the presidential hangar operated by the Bolivian Air Force in El Alto, Bolivia's second-largest city.

Morales invited international organizations, including the United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS), as well as other countries, to observe the talks.

The president also called on his supporters, from workers unions to mining guilds, agricultural associations, indigenous groups and women's organizations, to continue "to defend ... the vote of the Bolivian people" peacefully.

The opposition was quick to refuse Morales' offer of dialogue, saying that it was a delay tactic designed to allow his largely rural base to have time to concentrate.

"I have nothing to negotiate," said opposition candidate Carlos Mesa, the runner-up in the elections.

According to an official recount of the vote, Morales won reelection for a fourth term after garnering 47.08 percent of the vote in the Oct. 20 general elections, giving him a 10-percent lead over his rival, who got 36.51 percent.

Bolivian law requires a candidate to get over 50 percent of the vote or over 40 percent with a 10-percent lead over his or her closest rival.

The opposition has been calling for a runoff or new elections, and the pressure against Morales was turned up Friday after police in several major cities refused to interfere with the protests.

The OAS is currently auditing the results of the vote, but its report is not expected to be ready until next week.