On July 26, Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, met with Indonesian President Iriana Jokov in Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's wife Peng Liyuan met with Indonesian President's wife Iriana in Beijing on July 26.

In midsummer July, the summer trees are green. Peng Liyuan warmly welcomed Iriana to accompany President Joko Widodo to visit China at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. The wives of the two heads of state happily recalled the beautiful scenes of the many meetings between the two sides.

Peng Liyuan said that China and Indonesia are important neighbors to each other, and the friendship between the two peoples has a long history. In recent years, the relationship between the two countries has become increasingly close, and people-to-people exchanges have been very lively. Indonesia is the second largest tourist destination country favored by Chinese tourists. It is expected that the exchanges between the two sides in relevant fields will continue to deepen. Iriana said that she was very happy to see old friends again in Beijing, and thanked President Xi Jinping and Professor Peng Liyuan for their warm reception. We welcome more Chinese tourists to visit Indonesia, and wish Indonesia and China long-term friendship.

On July 26, Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, met with Indonesian President Iriana Jokov in Beijing. This is a wonderful folk music performance by the teachers and students of the China Conservatory of Music that the two heads of state and their wives enjoy together.

The wives of the two heads of state jointly enjoyed the wonderful folk music performances brought by the teachers and students of the China Conservatory of Music. The guzheng performance "The Fishing Boat Sings Evening" has a beautiful and melodious tone; the traditional Chinese national instrument "Ruan" and the Indonesian classic folk song "Boat Song" adapted by a female soloist have a melodious and pleasant melody. Peng Liyuan introduced to Iriana the long history of traditional Chinese national musical instruments and the artistic characteristics of playing techniques. Iriana praised the beauty of Chinese instrumental music performance, and said that I was very moved to hear young Chinese artists perform Indonesian songs in Beijing, and the true feelings of Chinese friends entered my heart. Peng Liyuan said that music has no borders and can communicate hearts and friendships. China and Indonesia share similar cultures, arts and concepts, and it is hoped that cultural exchanges and mutual learning will play a greater role in enhancing the friendship between the two sides.