Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and a UNESCO Special Envoy¹ for the Advancement² of Girls' and Women's Education, attended a graduation ceremony for pre-school teachers in the South African capital of Pretoria on Tuesday.

 

彭丽媛，中国国家主席习近平的夫人、联合国教科文组织促进女童和妇女教育特使，周二在南非首都比勒陀利亚出席了一场幼儿教师的毕业典礼。
 

 

Peng was accompanied by Tshepo Motsepe, wife of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and a representative of the African Self Help Association Trust at the event.

 

The pre-school teachers performed South African songs and dances to welcome the Chinese guests.

 

Teaching is a noble profession, Peng said.

 

In order to help the children realize their dreams and eventually carry forward the cause of national rejuvenation³ and prosperity, teachers should always bear in mind the expectations and responsibilities entrusted⁴ to them by their country, maintain a high standard of professional and personal ethics⁵, stay benevolent⁶ and never give up learning, she said.

 

She urged the teachers and students to dedicate themselves to the cause of friendly cooperation between China and South Africa and make contributions to the development of bilateral⁷ relations.

 

The pre-school teachers training program is undertaken by the African Self Help Association Trust, which has covered thousands of people in poverty-stricken neighborhoods.

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