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| Toast To President Lubke Oct. 22, 1964 |
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| Haile Selassie the First - October 22, 1964 |
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Your Excellency, President Heinrich Lubke, Madame Lubke and
Distinguished Guests.
We are honoured and especially pleased by the presence here tonight, of
the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Heinrich Lubke.
His visit, the first of its kind, not only heralds a new era in the
long-standing friendship between Our two countries and peoples, but also
provides us all with an unparalleled opportunity for reflection on the
particularly warm and friendly ties of friendship which exists today
between the Federal Republic and Ethiopia, a friendship which is founded
on mutual respect for the basic principles governing the conduct of affairs
between men and dedication to the cause of peace and justice to all.
For, unless co-operation and mutual considerations in the level of
Governments are also added, the effort put toward the achievement of
peace cannot be complete.
The unprecedented economic resurgence of the Federal Republic since
World War II testifies to the energy and ability of the German people and
their leaders and to their capacity to overcome formidable obstacles in
seeking a dignified and satisfactory way of life. The events of the
post-war year have earned and are still earning for them the respect and
admiration of the entire world.
We in Ethiopia have seen a tangible manifestation of the Federal Republic's
recognition of the moral responsibilities which the wealthy and prosperous
nations owe to the developing states and peoples of the world, in the
extent to which the Federal Republic has involved itself in the efforts
which Ethiopia is making today to develop her economy and to bring the
blessings of modern technology and learning to the Ethiopian peoples. We
also recall the sympathy expressed by the German people when Our
country was invaded by the enemy. It is, therefore, only proper that We
express Our personal gratitude for all this and, We look forward to even
closer co-operation and collaboration in the future.
In the short time that you will spend with Us, Mr. President, you will have
the opportunity to come to know at first hand of the beauty and rich
potential of the Ethiopian nation. You will see at first hand something of
the proud heritage and culture of Our country and experience the
traditional hospitality which the Ethiopian people extend to those whom
We respect and honour. You will, We are confident, come to understand
and appreciate the fierce desire of the Ethiopian Government and people
for progress and improvement. You will see what vast wealth resides in
the fertile soil and the great watersheds of Our nation. When you take
leave of Us, We hope that you will carry away with you warm and lasting
memories of the friendship which unites the Ethiopian and German peoples
as well as a practical knowledge of the problems which face Our nations
so that relations between Us will continue to be characterized by that
candor and mutual appreciation which has been their hallmark in recent
years.
It is with very real pleasure, then, that We raise Our glass in a toast to
you, Mr. President, to Madame Lubke, to your health and happiness, to
lasting friendship between Ethiopia and the Federal Republic and to the
posterity and well being of the people of your great nation.
Distinguished Guests.
We are honoured and especially pleased by the presence here tonight, of
the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Heinrich Lubke.
His visit, the first of its kind, not only heralds a new era in the
long-standing friendship between Our two countries and peoples, but also
provides us all with an unparalleled opportunity for reflection on the
particularly warm and friendly ties of friendship which exists today
between the Federal Republic and Ethiopia, a friendship which is founded
on mutual respect for the basic principles governing the conduct of affairs
between men and dedication to the cause of peace and justice to all.
For, unless co-operation and mutual considerations in the level of
Governments are also added, the effort put toward the achievement of
peace cannot be complete.
The unprecedented economic resurgence of the Federal Republic since
World War II testifies to the energy and ability of the German people and
their leaders and to their capacity to overcome formidable obstacles in
seeking a dignified and satisfactory way of life. The events of the
post-war year have earned and are still earning for them the respect and
admiration of the entire world.
We in Ethiopia have seen a tangible manifestation of the Federal Republic's
recognition of the moral responsibilities which the wealthy and prosperous
nations owe to the developing states and peoples of the world, in the
extent to which the Federal Republic has involved itself in the efforts
which Ethiopia is making today to develop her economy and to bring the
blessings of modern technology and learning to the Ethiopian peoples. We
also recall the sympathy expressed by the German people when Our
country was invaded by the enemy. It is, therefore, only proper that We
express Our personal gratitude for all this and, We look forward to even
closer co-operation and collaboration in the future.
In the short time that you will spend with Us, Mr. President, you will have
the opportunity to come to know at first hand of the beauty and rich
potential of the Ethiopian nation. You will see at first hand something of
the proud heritage and culture of Our country and experience the
traditional hospitality which the Ethiopian people extend to those whom
We respect and honour. You will, We are confident, come to understand
and appreciate the fierce desire of the Ethiopian Government and people
for progress and improvement. You will see what vast wealth resides in
the fertile soil and the great watersheds of Our nation. When you take
leave of Us, We hope that you will carry away with you warm and lasting
memories of the friendship which unites the Ethiopian and German peoples
as well as a practical knowledge of the problems which face Our nations
so that relations between Us will continue to be characterized by that
candor and mutual appreciation which has been their hallmark in recent
years.
It is with very real pleasure, then, that We raise Our glass in a toast to
you, Mr. President, to Madame Lubke, to your health and happiness, to
lasting friendship between Ethiopia and the Federal Republic and to the
posterity and well being of the people of your great nation.
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