In a significant step toward fostering global educational equality, Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, hosted Khaled El-Enany, the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in Beijing this Tuesday.
As a UNESCO special envoy dedicated to the advancement of girls' and women's education, Peng used the meeting to congratulate El-Enany on his election to the leadership role. She highlighted the pivotal role UNESCO plays in dismantling barriers to education for women and girls across the globe.
During the discussions, Peng provided insights into the substantial progress made in the development of girls' and women's education within the Chinese mainland. She reaffirmed her commitment to her role as a special envoy, emphasizing the need for strengthened cooperation between China and UNESCO to ensure that educational progress reaches the most underserved populations worldwide.
Director-General El-Enany expressed his gratitude for the invaluable support provided by China. He praised Peng's outstanding contributions to the cause, noting that her efforts as a special envoy have had a tangible impact on the global landscape of educational equity. El-Enany concluded by affirming UNESCO's readiness to deepen exchanges and collaboration with China to further the cause of women's education globally.
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