China hopes to foster friendly and cooperative ties with nations in southeast Europe, President Hu Jintao said while meeting the press along with Croatian President Stjepan Mesic Saturday at the Croatian presidential palace.

President Hu Jintao's three-nation tour succeeded in enhancing friendship, boosting cooperation and promoting common development with relevant countries, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said Saturday.

China hopes to foster its friendly and cooperative relations with countries in Southeastern Europe, President Hu Jintao said Saturday.Full Coverage

Chinese solar cell manufacturer Yingli Green Energy signed a contract to supply crystalline photovoltaic-solar modules to a 9-mW power plant in Slovakia.

President Hu Jintao used fruitful to describe summits of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRIC countries and his state visit to Russia.

President Hu Jintao's state visit to Croatia indicates that China recognize her contributions toward international security and peace, Croatia's ambassador to China said.

All eyes are focused on the first BRIC summit in Yekaterinburg, because it could give rise to a new world economic order as opposed to the ailing global order represented by G8.

The ninth summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is held in Yekaterinburg. The following is a brief history of the organization.