His Excellency General Soe Win
Prime Minister
Government of the Union of Myanmar
Yangon

Excellency,

        Upon this auspicious occasion of the 59th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I would like to, on behalf of the Government of the People's Republic of China and in my own name, extend to Your Excellency and through you to the Government of Myanmar our warmest congratulations and best wishes.
        
        The past year witnessed the important achievements through the efforts of the Myanmar Government in developing economy, improving people's living standard and actively broadening external relations, towards which I share the heartfelt happiness.

        The further development of the Sino-Myanmar friendly relations with the deepening of exchanges and cooperation in all fields has brought substantive benefits to both peoples. The Chinese Government treasures the Pauk-Phaw friendship between China and Myanmar, and is willing to make joint efforts with the Myanmar side for the consolidation of the traditional friendship, the enhancement of mutually beneficial cooperation, and the continuous promotion of the relations between China and Myanmar.

        May the Union of Myanmar enjoy prosperity and her people well-beings!

                                                                                 Wen Jiabao
                                                                     Premier of the State Council  
                                                                 of the People's Republic of China
                                                                         Beijing, 4 January 2007