Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday that Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will pay a state visit to China.

"At the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao, Pakistani President Musharraf will pay a state visit to China from Feb. 19 to 23," Kong Quan told a regular news briefing.

Musharraf's visit will unveil a series of events marking the 55th anniversary of establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, Kong said.

During his stay in China, Musharraf will meet with his Chinese counterpart and other Chinese leaders, Kong said.

The two sides will discuss how to further promote the friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Pakistan, Kong said, adding they will also exchange views on international and regional issues of common concern.

The related departments from the two sides will also sign some documents of cooperation, Kong said.

During his stay in Beijing, Musharraf will attend a reception marking the 55th anniversary of establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties.

Musharraf will also visit southwest China's Sichuan Province.

China and Pakistan are friendly neighbors which share "the all-weather friendship and all-scope cooperation," Kong said. "I believe that Musharraf's visit will help push forward the strategic partnership of cooperation between the two countries."

Source: Xinhua