(March 19, 1958)
His Excellency Habib Bourguiba, President of the Republic of Tunisia
Your Excellency:
On the occasion of the second anniversary of Tunisia’s independence, on behalf of the Chinese people and in my own name, I extend to Your Excellency and to the people of your country our warmest congratulations. May the Tunisian people achieve new victories in their struggle to safeguard national sovereignty and to oppose imperialism. May the friendship between the peoples of China and Tunisia grow ever stronger. May the Republic of Tunisia prosper and its people enjoy happiness.
Mao Zedong, President of the People’s Republic of China
March 19, 1958