Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and also a special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the promotion of girls’ and women’s education, and African guests view exhibitions showcasing traditional Chinese culture and achievements in women’s education during the thematic meeting on women’s education of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 5, 2024. Peng attended the meeting and delivered a speech on Thursday. More than 20 wives of African leaders, who are in Beijing for the FOCAC Summit, jointly attended the event. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

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.

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and also a special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the promotion of girls’ and women’s education, attends the thematic meeting on women’s education of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 5, 2024. Peng attended the meeting and delivered a speech on Thursday. More than 20 wives of African leaders, who are in Beijing for the FOCAC Summit, jointly attended the event. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and also a special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the promotion of girls’ and women’s education, and African guests view exhibitions showcasing traditional Chinese culture and achievements in women’s education during the thematic meeting on women’s education of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 5, 2024. Peng attended the meeting and delivered a speech on Thursday. More than 20 wives of African leaders, who are in Beijing for the FOCAC Summit, jointly attended the event. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the promotion of girls’ and women’s education, delivers a speech at the thematic meeting on women’s education of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and also a special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the promotion of girls’ and women’s education, and African guests view exhibitions showcasing traditional Chinese culture and achievements in women’s education during the thematic meeting on women’s education of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 5, 2024. Peng attended the meeting and delivered a speech on Thursday. More than 20 wives of African leaders, who are in Beijing for the FOCAC Summit, jointly attended the event. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

(Source: Xinhua)

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