国内英语新闻:Chinese President Hu to attend Nuclear Security Summit in U.S.

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao will attend the Nuclear Security Summit on April 12 and 13 in Washington, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said Thursday.

"China attaches importance to nuclear security, opposes nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism, and supports international cooperation," Qin said at a regular press briefing in Beijing.

Leaders and representatives from more than 40 countries and some regional and international organizations, such as the European Union and the International Atomic Energy Agency, will take part in the conference.

"We hope the summit will achieve a consensus by all countries on nuclear security and yield positive results," Qin said.

After the meeting, Hu will pay a state visit to Brazil and attend the second summit of the BRIC nations -- Brazil, Russia, India and China -- in Brasilia from April 14 to 17, Qin said.

Hu will also pay a state visit to Venezuela on April 17 and 18, and make a working visit to Chile on April 18, Qin said.