On the morning of August 19, 2024, Peng Liyuan, wife of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea in the Great Hall of the People with Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President, who accompanied General Secretary and President To Lam on his state visit to China.

Peng Liyuan fondly recalled the experience of accompanying General Secretary Xi Jinping on his visit to Viet Nam. She said that China and Viet Nam are friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, and the two countries share cultural bonds in the fields of literature, art and cuisine. She expressed her expectation that the two sides will strengthen exchanges and cooperation, deepen mutual understanding and promote the development of China-Viet Nam friendship. Viet Nam has made important achievements in promoting women's development, including girls' and women's education, and the two sides can strengthen exchanges and mutual learning. Peng Liyuan called on both sides to encourage young people to learn each other's language and enhance friendly ties.

Peng Liyuan invited Ngo Phuong Ly to enjoy Chinese opera, dance, folk music and other performances and Ngo Phuong Ly thanked Peng Liyuan for her warm reception and thoughtful arrangements. Ngo Phuong Ly expressed admiration for Peng Liyuan's positive contributions as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)'s Special Envoy for the Advancement of Girls' and Women's Education and highly appreciated the wonderful performances by Chinese artists. Ngo Phuong Ly said that she is very interested in the profound Chinese culture and looks forward to the continuous enhancement of cultural exchanges and mutual learning between Viet Nam and China. The two sides should further promote exchanges between women and youth, deepen mutual understanding, and strengthen friendship between the people.