China has reaffirmed its strong commitment to further strengthening relations with Islamic countries and working jointly to protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing nations. The pledge was made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who emphasized that China attaches strategic importance to its ties with the Islamic world and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
According to Chinese state media, OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha met Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday, where both sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation and enhance mutual understanding. Wang Yi described the OIC as the largest intergovernmental organization in the Islamic world, noting that China has consistently valued its relationship with both the OIC and Islamic countries.
During the meeting, Wang Yi expressed appreciation for the support shown by Islamic countries and the OIC on issues related to Xinjiang and Taiwan. He said China highly values this backing, which reflects mutual respect and trust in each other’s core concerns and sovereignty.
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The Chinese foreign minister further stated that China opposes a return to the “law of the jungle” in global politics, where power overrides justice. He stressed that China is ready to work closely with Islamic countries to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing nations, and to promote fairness and balance in international relations.
Wang Yi also highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), urging China and OIC member states to focus on practical collaboration that supports economic development and connectivity. He emphasized the need for joint efforts to seek political solutions to regional conflicts and to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East.
In addition, the Chinese foreign minister underlined the necessity of respecting the role of the United Nations and the basic principles governing international relations. He said China and the OIC should contribute together toward establishing a more just and equitable global governance system, where all countries, regardless of size or power, are treated fairly.
Responding to these remarks, OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha reaffirmed the organization’s firm support for the “One China” policy and its opposition to any external interference in China’s internal affairs. He also welcomed China’s development projects in Xinjiang, describing them as positive and constructive.
The OIC chief expressed the organization’s desire to expand partnership with China and work jointly to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond. He also praised China’s efforts toward a comprehensive, lasting, and just solution to the Palestine issue, voicing hope that Beijing would continue to play an effective and constructive role in this regard.
The meeting reflects growing cooperation between China and the Islamic world, signaling a shared commitment to dialogue, development, and the protection of the rights and interests of developing countries on the global stage.
