Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf's text of felicitations to President Hu Jintao

Excellency,

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate you and the friendly people of China for the successful launch of the first Chinese lunar orbiter, Chang’e 1 on a planned year-long exploration mission to the Moon.

It is indeed a glorious moment of pride for the great Chinese people. The launching is an outstanding example of China’s economic and technological modernization, a goal that China has pursued with admirable success since 1979. The people of Pakistan share this moment of happiness with our Chinese friends.

I would like to avail this opportunity to wish the Chinese Government successful completion of their future endeavours in space exploration, especially the plan for a manned mission to moon by 2020.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

General Pervez Musharraf

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz's message of felicitations to Premier Wen Jiabao

Excellency,

On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I wish to congratulate Your Excellency and the friendly people of China on the successful launch of the first Chinese lunar orbiter, Chang’e 1.

It is indeed a matter of great pride to witness the achievements of the Chinese scientists for their endeavours into the space field. The launching of the lunar orbiter is a testimony to technological advancement and modernization achieved by China under its wise leadership.

I would like to avail this opportunity to wish the Chinese scientists involved in this project every success in their future endeavours.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration and personal esteem.

Shaukat Aziz

Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan