Telegram to the Minister President of the German Democratic Republic Otto Grotewohl

On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the liberation of the German people from the fascist tyranny

May 11, 1950

To the Minister President of the German Democratic Republic, Mr. Otto Grotewohl.

I thank you and, through you, the government of the German Democratic Republic, for your message of greetings on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the liberation of the German people from the fascist tyranny.

I am convinced that the friendly relations between the German Democratic Republic and the Soviet Union will further develop successfully for the well-being of our peoples and in the interests of the peace and cooperation of all peace-loving countries. J. Stalin

("New World," May 1950, p. 1)