A few days ago, Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko sent the letter of congratulation to President Hu Jintao on the successful launch of Shenzhou-7 spaceship and the Chinese astronaut’s first walk into the space. The full text of the congratulation letter is as follows:

To Your Excellency Mr. Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the people of Belarus and on my own behalf, I wish to send my warm congratulations on the successful launch of China's "Shenzhou-7" spaceship and the Chinese astronaut’s first walk into the space. This once again proves that China has the ability to solve the most complex problems.

I hereby send my best wishes to the Chinese people for new achievements in the development of the space cause.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.

President of Belarus

Alexander Lukashenko (signature)