President Hu to visit Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines: FM spokesman

Chinese President Hu Jintao will pay state visits to Brunei Darussalam, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of the Philippines from April 20 to 28, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang announced Tuesday.

Hu was invited by Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyo and Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Qin said at a regular press briefing.

During the visit, Hu will also attend the 2005 Asia-Africa summit and activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Bandung Conference at the invitation of Susilo and South African President Thabo Mbeki, Qin said.