Peng calls for bolstering Sino-Kenyan relations, people-to-people exchanges

Peng Liyuan, the wife of President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea with Rachel Ruto, the wife of visiting Kenyan President William Ruto, in Beijing on Thursday morning, calling for China and Kenya to enhance people-to-people friendship.

The two countries have enjoyed a longtime friendship and cooperated well in education, sports and agriculture, Peng said, adding that she looks forward to strengthened exchanges between the two sides.

Peng introduced to Ruto the achievements that China has made in its targeted poverty alleviation, and commended Ruto's commitment to public welfare and focus on women's education and empowerment.