Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has sent a message of congratulation to his Chinese counterpart, Wen Jiabao, after the successful launch of the spacecraft Shenzhou-7.

The event also marked the first time that Chinese astronauts aboard China’s third manned mission have carried out a successful space walk.

Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem also sent congratulations to Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.