BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- President Hu Jintao's upcoming visits to Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Cuba are expected to further enhance the Sino-Latin American ties, Chinese vice foreign minister Zhou Wenzhong said here Friday.

   Zhou told a press conference that Hu Jintao's visits to Latin American countries will be of considerable significance for promoting the long-term development of the relationship between China and the four countries.

    During his visits, Hu will hold talks with the leaders of the four countries, meet with parliament chiefs and exchange views with them on issues of common concern. Besides, Hu will also give speeches at the parliaments of Brazil and Argentina and meet with delegates from sectors of business and trade, science and technology.

    A package of cooperative agreements are expected to be inked, Zhou said.

    Hu is scheduled to visit the four countries on Nov. 11-23 and attend the 12th Informal Leadership Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation to be held on Nov. 20-21 in Santiago, capital of Chile. Enditem