Peng Liyuan meets with Elke Budenbender in Beijing
Peng Liyuan, spouse of Chinese President Xi Jinping, hosted Elke Budenbender, wife of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, for a meeting in Beijing on October 30.
Peng Liyuan and Elke Budenbender held a meeting in Beijing on Friday to discuss cultural and educational exchanges between China and Germany. The meeting involved a discussion regarding ongoing bilateral cooperation and a viewing of a film focused on cultural ties between the two nations.
During the meeting, Peng referenced her previous visit to Germany in 2017 and highlighted Budenbender’s work regarding the rights of women and children. The two discussed the importance of maintaining people-to-people exchanges to foster mutual understanding.
Budenbender acknowledged the discussion and expressed interest in continuing to support collaborative efforts in the cultural and educational sectors. The meeting serves as part of the ongoing diplomatic communication between the two countries.