The wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and Africa will work together on a three-year AIDS prevention program with teenagers across Africa. Peng Liyuan made the announcement with the spouses of 37 African leaders on the sidelines of the China-Africa forum. Peng Liyuan is a World Health Organisation Goodwill Ambassador for Tuberculosis and HIVAIDS. Over the years China has sent medical teams to more than 40 African countries, and provided drugs, medical equipment and other materials. Fighting AIDS is a key task under the framework of FOCAC.  

ESTHER LUNGU FIRST LADY OF ZAMBIA "It's not easy on our own to fight this. It's not easy for African countries with bigger resources to fight this pandemics. And for China, which is in a sound position economically, for reach the heart to help us, it's a big step."

SIKA BELLA KABORE FIRST LADY OF BURKINA FASO "As a big country, China can provide us with rich experiences in fighting AIDS. We should strengthen cooperation with relevant organizations and companies in China to prevent AIDS."