On May 31, 2019, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on the opening of the 14th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Mecca.

Xi Jinping pointed out that the OIC is a symbol of unity for the Islamic countries. I highly appreciate the important contributions the OIC has made to promoting cooperation among the Islamic countries since its establishment 50 years ago.

Xi Jinping stressed that China and the Islamic countries have enjoyed traditionally friendly relations, profound friendship as well as consistent mutual support and sincere cooperation. The Chinese side attaches great importance to the friendly relations with the Islamic countries and regards the OIC as an important bridge for cooperation between China and the Islamic world. The Chinese side is willing 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 relations between China and the Islamic world and contribute to advancing the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.