Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego speaks during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters on September 20, 2022 in New York City. (PHOTO / AFP)

BEIJING - At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Colombia Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego will pay a state visit to China from October 24 to 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Monday.