On the morning of September 4, 2024, Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea with Senegalese President's wife Marie Khone Faye in Beijing.
Peng Liyuan welcomed Marie Khone Faye, who accompanied President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to China for the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the president's first state visit to China. Peng Liyuan said China and Senegal share many similarities in cultural traditions and other aspects and expressed her hope that the two peoples will deepen mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people and cultural exchanges. Peng Liyuan said that she is willing to share with Marie Khone Faye the experience in areas such as women's education and health to jointly promote the development of the cause of women in China and Africa.
Marie Khone Faye spoke highly of Peng Liyuan for her long-term care and concern for women and children in African countries, including Senegal, as well as China's support and assistance in improving the well-being of the Senegalese people. She expressed her willingness to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two sides and push forward the cause of bilateral friendship.