(October 31, 1962)
Algiers
His Excellency Ahmed Ben Bella, Prime Minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria,
His Excellency Ferhat Abbas, President of the National Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria,
His Excellency Mohamed Khider, Secretary-General of the Political Bureau of the Algerian National Liberation Front:

On the occasion of the anniversary of the Algerian revolutionary armed uprising, we extend, on behalf of the Chinese people and the Government of the People's Republic of China, and in our own names, the warmest congratulations to you and the Algerian people.

The Algerian revolutionary armed uprising of November 1, 1954 marked the entry of the Algerian national liberation movement into an entirely new stage. With an indomitable spirit, the heroic Algerian people, through more than seven years of armed struggle, grew ever stronger in the course of battle and finally won national independence. This great victory of the Algerian people has dealt a heavy blow to imperialism and colonialism and has tremendously inspired the fighting will of the oppressed nations of Africa and other parts of the world in their quest for national liberation. We are deeply convinced that, under the leadership of the Algerian National Liberation Front and Prime Minister Ahmed Ben Bella, the Algerian people will unite as one and achieve new and greater successes in the lofty cause of opposing imperialism and old and new colonialism, safeguarding national independence, and building their motherland.

A profound, militant friendship exists between the peoples of China and Algeria. The Chinese people regard the victory of the Algerian people as a powerful support to themselves. The Chinese people have always resolutely supported

the just struggle of the Algerian people and will forever stand together with the Algerian people, fighting to the end against imperialism and colonialism and in defence of world peace.

May the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria enjoy prosperity and its people well-being. May the militant friendship between the peoples of China and Algeria endure forever.

Mao Zedong
Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
Liu Shaoqi
Chairman of the People's Republic of China
Zhu De
Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China
Zhou Enlai
Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China
October 31, 1962