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

"China attaches importance to nuclear security, opposes nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism, and supports the relevant 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 countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China - in Brasilia from April 14 to 17, Qin said.

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