On December 7, 2021, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong met with Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque.

Haque said that in this year marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations, the two countries so far have staged more than 120 celebration events and are making a successful conclusion of the year to salute the traditional friendship between the two countries. Pakistan attaches great importance to the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and will push forward key projects, strengthen the security of Chinese projects and personnel in Pakistan, and create a sound environment for the development of the CPEC. The year 2021 also witnesses historical highs of the total Pakistan-China trade volume and Pakistan's exports to China. Pakistan hopes to expand bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, industries and other fields to generate greater benefits for the two countries and the two peoples. He extended sincere appreciation for China's timely assistance and ample supply of COVID-19 vaccines urgently needed by his country.

Liu Jinsong said that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners sharing high political trust and the ironclad friendship. As President Xi stated at the third Symposium on the Development of the Belt and Road Initiative, China will work with Pakistan on the high-quality development of the CPEC to make it high-standard, sustainable and beneficial to public well-being. China will increase its import from Pakistan and expand the mutually beneficial cooperation.

Liu Jinsong said that as important neighbors of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan should maintain strategic communication and coordination, and create synergy concerning the Afghan issue to help Afghanistan step on a sound development path as soon as possible, and help its people survive this winter and the next spring. At the same time, the two countries should urge the Western countries led by the United States to assume the primary responsibility. China and Pakistan should firmly safeguard true democracy and jointly oppose any and all practices seeking hegemony and creating separation and confrontation in the name of democracy. China is counting down to its preparations for the Beijing Olympic Winter Games, and has the confidence and the ability to present a simple, safe and splendid Olympic gathering. China believes that Pakistan and other Asian friends and neighbors will join hands with China to firmly safeguard the spirit of the Olympic Charter and oppose any and all attempts to politicize sports.

Haque said that Pakistan will firmly uphold the one-China principle and give definite and strong support to China regarding issues concerning China's core interests. Pakistan is convinced that China will deliver a successful Beijing Olympic Winter Games, and will give practical support in this regard.

Liu Jinsong delivered in person and introduced the white paper titled "China: Democracy That Works" released by the State Council Information Office on December 4 to Ambassador Haque.

Both sides also had a friendly and in-depth exchange of views on bilateral trade, international students, and key cooperation projects.