(July 25, 1958)
His Excellency Habib Bourguiba, President of the Republic of Tunisia:
On the occasion of the Founding Day of the Republic of Tunisia, on behalf of the Chinese people and in my own name, I wish to extend to Your Excellency and to the Tunisian people our warmest congratulations. May the Tunisian people achieve new victories in their struggle to safeguard and consolidate national independence. May your country prosper and its people enjoy happiness. May the friendly relations between China and Tunisia continue to grow stronger.
Mao Zedong, President of the People’s Republic of China
Beijing, July 25, 1958