Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque has highlighted the role of the academia in China-Pakistan relations, saying that 'diplomacy played a leading role in shaping the contours of international relations.

He made the remarks via video link at the opening ceremony of the "70th Anniversary Symposium of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Pakistan in Beijing.

Pakistan Ambassador to China said the role of the think tanks and academic circles to make a faithful record of our bilateral ties, identify new areas of international cooperation, and explore the complex matrix of economics, politics and culture can never be underestimated.

Moreover, he thanked China for standing by Pakistan during testing times, including the fight against COVID-19.

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, director of Pakistan-China Institute, spoke about the significance of cultural and media exchanges benefiting CPEC.

He also stressed the need of having a "Pakistan-China cultural corridor," to enhance connectivity between the two peoples, think tanks and academia, and among media.