BEIJING, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) — Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended a meeting on China-Africa women’s education and delivered a speech on Thursday.

More than 20 wives of African leaders, who are in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), jointly attended the event.

In his speech, Peng said that China and Africa belong to a community with a shared future. Chinese and African women, through their hard work, wisdom and dedication, have written a remarkable chapter of unity, cooperation and progress.

By advancing women’s education and moving toward a better future, China and Africa are aligned in their goals, Peng noted.

During the meeting, Marie Khone Faye, wife of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and other participants also delivered speeches.

They thanked Peng for his outstanding contributions to promoting the education of African girls and women and commended China’s long-standing support and assistance in relevant fields.

Peng and his African guests also enjoyed children’s singing and Peking opera and visited exhibitions showcasing traditional Chinese culture and achievements in women’s education.