China has close ties with Muslim world based on respect, mutual cooperation, says Wang Yi
\n ISLAMABAD\/ ANKARA
\nChina is investing over $400 billion in nearly 600 projects across the Muslim world under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Chinese foreign minister said on Tuesday.
\nSpeaking at the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign minister in Islamabad, Wang Yi said Beijing has close ties with Muslim world based on respect and mutual cooperation.
\n\u201cChina will continue to stand firmly on the side of the Palestinian people and support the early convening of a more authoritative and representative international peace conference on the basis of the two-state solution so as to promote a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian issue,\u201d Wang said, according to the transcript of his speech released by Pakistan\u2019s Information Ministry.
\nReferring to the long-standing dispute of Jammu and Kashmir, he said today he \u201cheard the call of many Islamic friends\u201d over the issue, adding that Beijing \u201cshare the same aspiration.\u201d
\nAbout the war between Russia and Ukraine, Wang said that China supports peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
\n\u201cWe need to prevent humanitarian disasters and prevent the spillover of the Ukrainian crisis from affecting or harming the legitimate rights and interests of other regions and countries,\u201d he added.
\nHe also spoke about the current humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and said Beijing would support Afghanistan in achieving inclusive government and steady governance to open a new chapter of peace and reconstruction.
\n\u201cChina is ready to work with Islamic countries to promote a multi-polar world, democracy in international relations and diversity of human civilizations, and make unremitting efforts to build a community with a shared future for mankind,\u201d Wang concluded.
\nUN chief praises OIC
\nThe UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a video message said that the UN enjoys close relationship with OIC based on trust and solidarity.
\n\u201cWe are working together to counter the challenges that abound, from the war in Ukraine and its global ramifications to growing inequalities and proliferating assaults on human rights,\u201d the UN chief said.
\nGuterres added that the two organizations have worked together to nurture a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
\nHe praised the OIC\u2019s role and said that in recent years, they have successfully deepened their collaboration on key areas of mutual concern \u2013 including mediation, countering terrorism, preventing violent extremism, combatting anti-Muslim hatred, and promoting religious tolerance.
\n\u201cOnly together, in unity with partners at all levels, we can confront shared challenges and create a better future for all,\u201d the UN secretary-general added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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