Telegram to the Minister President of the People's Republic of Poland Josef Cyrankiewicz

On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Soviet-Polish Treaty of Friendship

April 21, 1949

On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Soviet-Polish Treaty of Friendship, Mutual Assistance and Cooperation after the war, I send you, Mr. Minister President, my sincere best wishes.

Accept my wishes for the further success ‘of the Polish people and for the thriving of the Polish People’s Republic, for the strengthening of the friendship and alliance between our countries.

J. Stalin

("Daily Review," Berlin Ed., No. 93, 22 April, 1949)