This is the second state visit that the Chinese president has made to Brazil since he first visited this country some six years ago.
During the visit, Hu will hold talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to exchange views on strengthening bilateral relations and major regional and international issues in an extensive way.
Hu and Lula will also witness the signing of documents on bilateral cooperation and hold a joint briefing for the media.
Hu will also meet with Michel Temer, president of the Chamber of Deputies of the National Congress of Brazil.
China and Brazil established diplomatic relations in 1974. The two countries established a strategic partnership in 1993. They have cooperated closely on international issues and maintained good communication and coordination within the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and within such multilateral framework as the BRIC countries, BASIC countries and five major developing countries.
In recent years, China and Latin American countries have continually improved mutual trust, expanded mutually beneficial cooperation and added more content to cultural exchanges. The two sides have maintained close communication and coordination on international affairs. The China-Latin America relations have seen a sound momentum of comprehensive and rapid growth.
Brazil is the second leg of President Hu's America trip. Before arriving in Brazil, Hu took part in the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, the United States, from April 13 to 14. He will leave for Venezuela on April 17.