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Togolese president congratulates China on successful launch of Shenzhou VII spaceship
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-09-27 16:18

LOME -- Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe has sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Hu Jintao over the successful launch of Shenzhou-VII spaceship, local official media reported Friday.

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In the message, Faure said he was delighted with the successful blastoff of Shenzhou-VII spaceship, hoping China can achieve new successes in its aerospace programs.

Faure also spoke highly of the two countries' friendly cooperation and China's resolve in helping Togo in its development drive.