Telegram to India
(January 25, 1957)

Source: RMBB (Jan. 26, 1957), 1. Other Chinese Text: XHBYK, 102 (Feb. 25,
1957), 67. Available English Translation: NCNA, Daily News Release (Jan. 26,
1957), 1.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President,
The Republic of India

Your Excellency:
On the occasion of your country’s National Day, I express warm congratulations
to Your Excellency and to the great Indian people. May the relations of close unity
and friendly cooperation between China and India become more consolidated and
develop with each passing day. May the Republic of India prosper and may the
people of India have happiness.
(Signed as Chairman of PRC, dated)