In a heartwarming meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, shared a cup of tea with Aigul Japarova, wife of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. This gathering took place during President Japarov's state visit to China to celebrate the Spring Festival.
Peng welcomed Japarova, highlighting the long-standing friendship between China and Kyrgyzstan. She emphasized the importance of maintaining frequent exchanges and building close connections between the peoples of both nations.
Highlighting the significance of cultural exchanges, Peng stated that such interactions serve as a vital bridge for people-to-people relations. She expressed her hope that cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan in this area would continue to flourish.
Furthermore, Peng commended Japarova for her dedication to social charity and public welfare. She looked forward to enhancing collaboration between the two countries in protecting the rights and interests of women, children, and vulnerable groups, aiming to bring mutual benefits to both populations.
In return, Japarova extended Chinese New Year greetings to Peng and expressed sincere gratitude for the warm reception. She praised China's remarkable economic and social achievements and conveyed her commitment to actively promoting people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China. Japarova expressed her eagerness to continuously strengthen the friendship between their peoples.
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