25-member delegation of Islamic grouping holds discussions with China’s Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li
ISLAMABAD: The Muslim bloc stated that a senior-level delegation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has arrived in China.
Ambassador Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama, the permanent representative of Djibouti to the OIC, led the delegation, which included permanent delegates and representatives from 25 OIC member states, including Saudi Arabia, the current chair of the Islamic grouping.
According to a statement issued by the OIC, the delegation engaged in discussions with Beijing, with representation from Deng Li, China’s vice foreign minister, regarding their relations.
The statement stated, “Both parties shared their opinions on matters of mutual interest, including the status of the Muslim community in China.”
“The OIC delegation plans to visit Xinjiang to observe the living conditions of the Muslim community in the area,” the statement further added.
The OIC delegation also met officials of the Communist Party of China, as they discussed the “strategic partnership between the OIC, its member states, and the People’s Republic of China.”
“They focused on various fields, including health and education”, the statement stated.
