China attaches great importance to the upcoming visit of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, the foreign ministry said here Monday.

President Hu Jintao and top legislator Wu Bangguo will meet with Noda, respectively, and Premier Wen Jiabao will also hold talks with him, spokesman Liu Weimin said at a press briefing.

Liu said the two side will exchange views on Sino-Japanese ties, as well as international and regional issues of common concern.

Source: Xinhua