BEIJING, March 17 -- At the invitation of Egyptian Defense Ministry, the Central Military Commission (CMC) will send a delegation to Egypt and hold a Chinese military culture week there in late March.

Activities, such as military band performances and exhibitions, will be held in major Egyptian cities including Cairo and Alexandria, a CMC statement said Friday.

It will showcase the development of the Chinese army, boost exchanges, friendship and mutual trust between the Chinese and Egyptian militaries, and promote a sound development of the relations between the two countries, said the statement.