(August 15, 1957)
His Excellency President Sukarno of the Republic of Indonesia:
On the occasion of the twelfth anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia, on behalf of the Chinese people and in my own name, I extend to Your Excellency and to the Indonesian people our warmest congratulations.
The profound friendship between China and Indonesia has been further consolidated and developed through Your Excellency’s friendly visit to China last year. May the friendly relations between China and Indonesia continue to strengthen; may Your Excellency and the Indonesian people achieve even greater successes in safeguarding national sovereignty and in consolidating national unity; and may the Republic of Indonesia enjoy enduring prosperity and its people lasting happiness.
Mao Zedong, President of the People’s Republic of China
Beijing, August 15, 1957