051). 45. Available English Translations: NCNA, Daily Bulletin, 473 (Feb.
14, 1951). 3. SCMP, 275 (Feb. 14, 1951), 3-

For further information-an this treaty and related agreements, see text Jan. 2, 1950,
note L.

Chairman,
The Council of Ministers,
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Comrade Stalin:

On behalf of the government and the people of the People’s Republic of
China I extend to the great people and the government of the Soviet Union and
(6 you our deep gratitude and warm congratulations on this occasion of the
second anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship,
Alliance, and Mutual Assistance.

We are grateful for the enthusiastic and generous assistance which, in the
last two years, the government and the people of the Soviet Union have given
to the Chinese government and people in the spirit of the Sino-Soviet Treaty
of Friendship, Alliance, and Mutual Assistance and its collateral agreements.
This assistance has been of very great help to New China in the rehabilitation
and development of its economy and in the consolidation of the state.

May the great friendship between the Chinese and Soviet peoples grow ever
so intimate, The mighty alliance between China and the Soviet Union is an
we force, a powerful guarantee against imperialist aggression and for

We defense of peace and security in the Far East, and also a guarantee for the
Victory of the great cause of world peace.

Long live the unbreakable friendship and unity between the peoples of
(Sj ha and the Soviet Union!

2hed as Chairman of CPG of PRC, dated, in Beijing)

Biitoc KA


248 / MAO ZEDONG