Islamabad, April 21 (IANS): Chinese President Xi Jinping will address a joint session of both houses of Pakistan's parliament on Tuesday.

Xi arrived in Islamabad on Monday on his maiden visit to Pakistan. The much-anticipated visit is the first by a Chinese president after nine years

The chinese president's address will be followed by opposition leader Khursheed Shah and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Geo News reported.

The Chinese president will also inaugurate solar power system of the parliament and hold a group meeting with the speaker of national assembly and the senate chairman.

The joint session will be attended by Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan, chief ministers, governors, service chiefs, diplomats and other important personalities.

Pakistan and China on Monday signed 51 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in diverse fields with the chinese president scheduled to unveil a $45-billion investment plan that can help Pa0kistan end its chronic energy crisis and transform it into a regional economic hub.