Telegram to the President of the Democratic Republic
(October 9, 1957)
Comrade Wilhelm Pieck, President of the German Democratic Republic:
On the occasion of your reelection as President of the German Democratic Republic, please allow me, on behalf of the Chinese people and in my own name, to extend to you heartfelt and warm congratulations.
Comrade President, the extension of your term of office once again proves the boundless trust and sincere love and esteem of the people of the German Democratic Republic for you.
I wish you new achievements in the cause of unifying Germany on the principles of peace and democracy, in building socialism, and in defending European and world peace.
Mao Zedong
Chairman of the People's Republic of China
October 9, 1957