Telegram to King Mohammed Zahir Shah
(October 14, 1957)

Source: RMRB (Oct. 15, 1957), 1. Other Chinese Texts: XHBYK, 119 (Nov. 10,
1957), 128; URI (1976), p. 391. Available English Translations: NCNA, Daily News
Release, (Oct. 15, 1957), 5; URI (1976), p. 393.

Mohammed Zahir Shah,
The Kingdom of Afghanistan,

Your Majesty:

On the occasion of Your Majesty’s birthday, I express sincere congratulations
to you and take this opportunity to express my best wishes for Your Majesty’s
happiness and good health.
May the friendly relations between China and Afghanistan develop with each
passing day.
(Signed as Chairman of PRC and dated)