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| Chapter II - Part 3 |
| Personal Diplomacy |
| Banquet In Honour Of Bulgarian Leader Nov. 23, 1965 |
| Selected Speeches |
| Haile Selassie the First - November 23, 1965 |
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It is a great pleasure to welcome you and your entourage to Ethiopia and
to wish you a pleasant and enjoyable sojourn here among Our people.
Speaking both personally and for all Ethiopians, We are deeply gratified to
have this opportunity to convey to you and through you to the Bulgarian
people warm assurances of the continued respect and sympathy which
bind Us close. We are particularly fortunate in welcoming Your
Excellency -- a patriot who struggle for the liberation of his country.
We are convinced that these exchanges of visits will help to strengthen the
bond of friendship between our two countries. Relations between our two
nations have expanded notably in recent years as We have come to
recognize the vast area of common interest and potential which We share
and can develop together to the benefit of both Our peoples. The
Bulgarian experience in overcoming here own economic problems can be
of great value to Ethiopia and there is much to be gained on both sides in
the application of this experience in the Ethiopian context. Bulgarian
assistance in the development of Ethiopia's fishing industry is already
showing notable results, and We look forward to the expansion of
collaboration between us in this and other areas as our two nations
proceed together along the path of development. We would like to thank
the Bulgarian Government for assistance already rendered to Ethiopia.
As you are well aware, Your Excellency, Ethiopia stands today as one of
the great potential markets of Africa. The development of her immense
productive resources has already begun in earnest, and the next few years
will surely witness a substantial increase in her world trade position. This
rapid growth is now occurring and will continue because Our proud and
great nation has after many centuries of isolation at last stepped forward to
join hands with the world, to seek knowledge and understanding and to
give of her own resources wherever necessary in the cause of world
peace and progress.
to wish you a pleasant and enjoyable sojourn here among Our people.
Speaking both personally and for all Ethiopians, We are deeply gratified to
have this opportunity to convey to you and through you to the Bulgarian
people warm assurances of the continued respect and sympathy which
bind Us close. We are particularly fortunate in welcoming Your
Excellency -- a patriot who struggle for the liberation of his country.
We are convinced that these exchanges of visits will help to strengthen the
bond of friendship between our two countries. Relations between our two
nations have expanded notably in recent years as We have come to
recognize the vast area of common interest and potential which We share
and can develop together to the benefit of both Our peoples. The
Bulgarian experience in overcoming here own economic problems can be
of great value to Ethiopia and there is much to be gained on both sides in
the application of this experience in the Ethiopian context. Bulgarian
assistance in the development of Ethiopia's fishing industry is already
showing notable results, and We look forward to the expansion of
collaboration between us in this and other areas as our two nations
proceed together along the path of development. We would like to thank
the Bulgarian Government for assistance already rendered to Ethiopia.
As you are well aware, Your Excellency, Ethiopia stands today as one of
the great potential markets of Africa. The development of her immense
productive resources has already begun in earnest, and the next few years
will surely witness a substantial increase in her world trade position. This
rapid growth is now occurring and will continue because Our proud and
great nation has after many centuries of isolation at last stepped forward to
join hands with the world, to seek knowledge and understanding and to
give of her own resources wherever necessary in the cause of world
peace and progress.
| Common Principles |
As Our nations continue to aid and support one another in their drive
towards development We shall be enabled to further the great principles
which We share in common with all the enlightened peoples of the world.
United, We shall augment Our capacity to aid in the achievement of world
peace and to make available not only for Our peoples but for all mankind
as well, the freedom and opportunity which are the desired fruits of world
progress.
The nations of the world are today inter-dependent in such a way that the
suffering or privation of any one is in greater or lesser measure a stricture
on all others. It is the duty of every world leader today to require and
accept the principle of the collective responsibility of all men for the
welfare of their brethren. We are confident, that in our meetings here we
shall find new ways to strengthen the links which already join our peoples
and to advance arm to arm towards the happy future which is Our hope
not only for Our own people but for all the world.
In the few days which you will spend in Ethiopia, both you and your party
will have the occasion to glimpse something of the unique life and culture
which characterize Our ancient nation. You will learn something of the
traditions of Our people and you will have the opportunity to see and
understand at first hand the warm friendship which they extend to those
who come as honoured guests in the name of peace and progress.
Let Us, then, raise Our glasses in toast to the continuing and deepening
friendship between the Bulgarian and Ethiopian peoples, to their united
growth in happiness and prosperity, and to the health and long life of
Our distinguished guest, the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, and Dr.
Maleeva.
towards development We shall be enabled to further the great principles
which We share in common with all the enlightened peoples of the world.
United, We shall augment Our capacity to aid in the achievement of world
peace and to make available not only for Our peoples but for all mankind
as well, the freedom and opportunity which are the desired fruits of world
progress.
The nations of the world are today inter-dependent in such a way that the
suffering or privation of any one is in greater or lesser measure a stricture
on all others. It is the duty of every world leader today to require and
accept the principle of the collective responsibility of all men for the
welfare of their brethren. We are confident, that in our meetings here we
shall find new ways to strengthen the links which already join our peoples
and to advance arm to arm towards the happy future which is Our hope
not only for Our own people but for all the world.
In the few days which you will spend in Ethiopia, both you and your party
will have the occasion to glimpse something of the unique life and culture
which characterize Our ancient nation. You will learn something of the
traditions of Our people and you will have the opportunity to see and
understand at first hand the warm friendship which they extend to those
who come as honoured guests in the name of peace and progress.
Let Us, then, raise Our glasses in toast to the continuing and deepening
friendship between the Bulgarian and Ethiopian peoples, to their united
growth in happiness and prosperity, and to the health and long life of
Our distinguished guest, the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, and Dr.
Maleeva.
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