Jeddah, May 30, 2019, SPA -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has lauded historic relations between China and the Islamic countries, affirming the importance of cooperation between China and the Islamic world. In a cable received by Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen on the occasion of the 14th Islamic Conference hosted by the Kingdom, the Chinese President congratulated the OIC on the 50th anniversary of the organization. --SPA 16:43 LOCAL TIME 13:43 GMT 0022 www.spa.gov.sa/w1111570