Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha in Beijing today, signaling enhanced cooperation between China and the 57-member bloc. The high-level talks focused on fostering intercivilizational dialogue and addressing global challenges through multilateral collaboration.
🔑 Key discussion points included:
Strengthening economic partnerships under China's Belt and Road Initiative
Enhancing cultural exchanges between Chinese and Islamic communities
Coordinating positions on climate action and food security
Wang, who serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized Beijing's commitment to 'building bridges between Eastern and Western civilizations.' Taha praised China's 'constructive role' in promoting stability across Muslim-majority regions.
This meeting comes as China expands its diplomatic outreach in 2026, particularly focusing on Global South partnerships. Analysts suggest the dialogue could pave the way for new joint initiatives in technology transfer and renewable energy projects.
