AlHijjah 03, 1436, September 17, 2015, SPA -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Thursday he's looking forward to his first visit to the U.S. as president and expects it to deepen understanding and friendship between the two countries, AP reported. In an address at a China-U.S. business leaders' dialogue in Beijing, Xi also said he is looking forward to having "broad contact with Americans from all walks of life." Xi departs next week for a trip to Seattle, Washington D.C. and New York, with talks planned with President Barack Obama on Sept. 25. They are expected to discuss trade, North Korea's nuclear program and Iran, among other issues.