Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held talks with Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha in Beijing.

Noting that the OIC is the largest intergovernmental organization in the Islamic world, Wang said China has always attached strategic importance to developing relations with Islamic countries and the OIC, and appreciates their firm support for China on the Xinjiang-related issues and the Taiwan question.

China stands ready to work with Islamic countries to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing nations and oppose a return of the world to "the law of the jungle," he said.

The two sides should focus on high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, promote political settlements of regional hotspots, and maintain peace and stability in the Middle East, Wang said.

He called on both sides to practice true multilateralism, uphold the central role of the United Nations and the fundamental norms of international relations, and contribute to building a more just and equitable global governance system.

Taha said the OIC adheres firmly to the one-China principle, appreciates the remarkable development achievements in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and opposes external interference in China's internal affairs.

He expressed OIC's willingness to work with China to deepen their partnership and jointly maintain regional peace, stability and prosperity.

Taha said he appreciates China's active contributions to promoting a comprehensive, lasting and just settlement of the Palestinian issue, and expressed the hope that China will continue to play a greater role in this regard.