Parrikar, the first Indian defence minister to visit China since 2013, will pay a three-day visit starting from April 18 during which he is expected to hold talks with top Chinese political and defence leaders, official sources here said.
His predecessor A K Antony visited China in 2013.
No agreements were expected during Parrikar's visit which is being regarded as bilateral visit aimed at firming up ties, officials said.
CMC headed by President Xi Jinping is the highest commanding authority ofthe 2.3-million strong People's Liberation Army.
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While the two sides had set up a dialogue mechanism under Special Representatives of both the countries to find a solution to the vexed boundary dispute spanning 3,488 kms, they also operationalised a Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination to address tensions arising out of aggressive patrolling of the disputed boundary.
The Special Representatives have held 18 rounds of talks so far. The two sides also opened more border points for regular interactions between their officers and men to build friendly rapport between them.
Parrikar's visit also comes as concerns were rising in India about China's move to block its bid to have JeM chief Azhar designated as terrorist by the UN in the aftermath of the terror attack on an air base in Pathankot in January.
While Indian officials say that strains resulting out of this controversy will not affect Parrikar's visit as both sides attached importance to improving military ties, reports say India mulled to re-clamp security checks on Chinese firms investing in India to show its concern over the issue.