Ammon News - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that China has a strong desire to build partnerships for unity, justice and development with the Islamic world.

During a joint press conference with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Wang said that attending the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Islamabad, reflected the strong desire of China and the Islamic world to further deepen their cooperation.

"China and the Islamic world both enjoy a profound history, seek similar values and share historic missions," Wang said, adding that China is ready to build partnerships with the Islamic countries for mutual support and mutual understanding.

The cooperation between China and the Islamic world is a key part of South-South cooperation, Wang noted.