On December 16, 2004, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political and Consultative Conference (CCPCC) Jia Qinglin met in the Great Hall of the People with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.

Jia Qinglin said the peoples of China and Pakistan enjoy over a thousand years of friendly exchanges. Since the two sides established diplomatic relations 53 years ago, the two countries have been adhering to the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence and offering support, understanding and trust to each other, which has made them true friends. The Chinese side appreciates the precious support of Pakistan on issues related to the paramount interests of China, such as the Taiwan issue. Both countries have been earnestly implementing the consensus on the development direction of bilateral relations reached by the two heads of state last year. Bilateral relations are developing steadily and friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields have been further enhanced. It is a projected policy for the Chinese government to consolidate and strengthen China-Pakistan comprehensive cooperative partnership. We would like to work with the Pakistani side to consolidate traditional friendship, deepen reciprocal cooperation, intensify economic and trade relations and expand personnel exchanges. The CPPCC attaches importance to exchanges with the Pakistani parliament and will make unremitting efforts to further enhance the friendly exchanges between the two peoples.

Aziz said the peoples of Pakistan and China are close friends. Bilateral relations are witnessing smooth development and economic and trade cooperation are constantly deepened. The expansion of the exchanges between the two peoples is of great significance to the promotion of bilateral ties. Pakistan would like to further strengthen friendly cooperative relations with China in various fields so as to benefit both peoples and contribute to the peace in South Asia.