Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe has sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Hu Jintao over the successful launch of Shenzhou-7 spaceship, local official media reported on Friday.

In the message, Faure said he was delighted with the successful blastoff of Shenzhou-7 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.

(Xinhua News Agency September 27, 2008)