At the invitation of Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan, Foreign Minister Felipe Peraz Roque of the Republic of Cuba will pay an official visit to China from February 25th to March 3rd.

During the visit, the two foreign ministers will hold talks to exchange views on bilateral relations and international issues of common interest.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhu Bangzao made the announcement here Thursday at a regular press conference.

(Xinhua 02/15/2001)