On July 27, 2023, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi attended and addressed the reception held by the Colombian Embassy in China to mark the 213th anniversary of Colombia's independence.

Qiu Xiaoqi said that 43 years on since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Colombia relations have always maintained sound momentum of development. China is ready to join hands with Colombia in deepening exchanges and cooperation in various fields, carrying forward the common values of humanity, and promoting the building of a human community with a shared future.

Colombian Ambassador to China Sergio Cabrera Cárdenas spoke highly of bilateral relations and traditional friendship, and expressed readiness to work with China to continue to advance the growth of Colombia-China relations.