This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. In an exclusive interview with China.org.cn, Mr. Masood Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to China, discussed political, economic and military cooperation between the two nations.

Total Sino-Pakistani trade in 2010 was valued at $8.7 billion, a 28% increase from 2009. This falls somewhat short of the $15 billion trade volume goal both countries were working towards. What should we make of this figure? Is it a disappointment? What factors are at play affecting Sino-Pakistani trade?