Peng says education for girls is important

Peng Liyuan, the wife of President Xi Jinping, said the education of girls and women is a "noble and significant" pursuit.

Providing women and men with the same opportunities to reach their full potential is a key to promoting social development, gender equality and sustainable development of society, to which education plays a crucial role, Peng said.

Peng made the remarks during an exclusive interview with the UNESCO Courier magazine.