BEIJING, June 03 (DNA): Chinese President Xi Jinping has  sent a
congratulatory message on the opening of the 14th summit of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the Saudi city of Mecca.

Xi said in his message that the OIC is a symbol of unity for the Islamic
countries and he highly appreciates the contributions the OIC has made
to promoting cooperation among the Islamic countries since its
establishment 50 years ago.

China and the Islamic countries have enjoyed traditionally friendly
ties, profound friendship as well as mutual support and sincere
cooperation, Xi said.

China attaches great importance to the friendly relations with Islamic
countries and looks to the OIC as an important bridge for cooperation
between China and the Islamic world, he said.

Xi also said that China stands ready to work with the Islamic countries
to enhance political mutual trust and promote practical cooperation and
dialogue among civilizations, to jointly create a better future for the
friendly ties between China and the Islamic world and contribute to
advancing the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
DNA