Telegram to the Republic of Egypt
(June 16, 1957)

Source: RMRB (June 17, 1957), 1. Other Chinese Texts: XHBYK, 112 (July 25,
1957), 160; URI (1976), p. 223. Available English Translation: URI (1976),
p. 225.

This telegram is cited, but not translated, in NCNA, Daily News Release (June 17, 1957), 7.

President Gamal Abdel Nasser,
The Republic of Egypt

Your Excellency:

On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Egypt, on behalf of the
Chinese people and on my own behalf, I extend my sincere congratulations to Your
Excellency and to the great Egyptian people. May the friendship and cooperation
between China and Egypt become more consolidated and develop with each
passing day. May Your Excellency and the Egyptian people achieve new successes
in your cause of seeking to enhance the prosperity and strength of the Republic of
Egypt.
(Signed as Chairman of PRC, dated in Beijing)