On December 13, Phan Thi Thanh Tam, Spouse of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong, and Prof. Peng Liyuan, Spouse of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping meet students of the Vietnam National University – Hanoi (VNU). (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong)

VNU President Le Quan briefed the two ladies on the operation of the university, as well as its cooperation programmes with Chinese partners.

Students of the university’s Chinese language faculty expressed their sentiments toward and understanding about China and the friendship between the two countries. They hoped that through leaning the Chinese language and culture, they will serve as a bridge for the friendship, contributing to enhancing the bilateral relationship.

During their visit to the VNU, Madam Peng and Madam Tam also enjoyed cultural performances by the students.

Overview of the meeting. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong)

Madam Peng said she is impressed by Vietnamese students’ Chinese proficiency, and praised them for being diligent and intelligent and for their good understanding of China.

Spouse of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong, and Prof. Peng Liyuan, Spouse of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping engaged in an exchange programme with students. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong)

She said learning Chinese helps Vietnamese students understand more about the land, people and culture of China, and Chinese students studying Vietnamese will also have the opportunity to learn more about Vietnamese culture.