In 1959, Mao Zedong received the deputies to the Second National People's Congress.

(January 3, 1959)
His Excellency U Win Maung, President of the Union of Burma:
On the occasion of your country's National Day, I have the honor to extend, on behalf of the nation and the entire Chinese people, and in my own name, warm congratulations to Your Excellency and the people of Burma. I wish the Union of Burma prosperity and strength, and wish that the traditional friendship between the peoples of China and Burma will be daily consolidated and developed. I wish Your Excellency good health.
Mao Zedong
Chairman of the People's Republic of China
January 3, 1959