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| Banquet In Honour Of Polish President, Ochab Dec. 02, 1965 |
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| Haile Selassie the First - December 2, 1965 |
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Your Excellency
Madame Ochab
We thank Your Excellency sincerely for the generous hospitality you have
extended this evening.
Ethiopia is honoured to have had this occasion to welcome you as her
honoured guest, and to convey through you to the Polish people, an
indication of the warm friendship and sincere respect which the name of
Poland inspires here.
In the modern world into which Ethiopia has emerged in this century, the
distances between nations and peoples can no longer be measured in units
of space. Many kilometers separate Poland and Ethiopia but with modern
transport available we and all nations are virtually neighbours. Yet we
must also be neighbours in a far deeper and more significant sense. The
inter-dependence of the peoples of the world is already an established fact
and the sphere of mutual interest expands daily.
Economically, co-operation serves us all well, but economic co-operation
while of crucial significance, is not in itself an end. There must also exist
a body of shared principles of morality and justice which governs not only
economics but human relations as well. Many of these principles have
already established and are enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations
Organization and the International Declaration of Human Rights. To these
principles the peoples of Ethiopia and Africa are earnestly dedicated, and
we are proud to have with us as staunch allies in this dedication, the
people of Poland.
Madame Ochab
We thank Your Excellency sincerely for the generous hospitality you have
extended this evening.
Ethiopia is honoured to have had this occasion to welcome you as her
honoured guest, and to convey through you to the Polish people, an
indication of the warm friendship and sincere respect which the name of
Poland inspires here.
In the modern world into which Ethiopia has emerged in this century, the
distances between nations and peoples can no longer be measured in units
of space. Many kilometers separate Poland and Ethiopia but with modern
transport available we and all nations are virtually neighbours. Yet we
must also be neighbours in a far deeper and more significant sense. The
inter-dependence of the peoples of the world is already an established fact
and the sphere of mutual interest expands daily.
Economically, co-operation serves us all well, but economic co-operation
while of crucial significance, is not in itself an end. There must also exist
a body of shared principles of morality and justice which governs not only
economics but human relations as well. Many of these principles have
already established and are enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations
Organization and the International Declaration of Human Rights. To these
principles the peoples of Ethiopia and Africa are earnestly dedicated, and
we are proud to have with us as staunch allies in this dedication, the
people of Poland.
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In recent months the world has been scared by crisis, many of which
continue to cause destruction and havoc, in spite of the avowed dedication
to peace and human welfare, by those who scourge and destroy one
another. This is a tragedy on a scale which defies description but it must
cease if man is ever to realize the enlightened destiny which he seeks. But
perhaps even more shattering to the conscience of the world than the
political and economic wars of this age has been the vile doctrine of
racism asserted by the illegal regime of Rhodesia. The disease of apartheid
which now contaminates the southern portion of this continent would
spread if permitted, but it cannot. We are thankful to the United Nations
which has risen to meet this threat. We are proud to assert that the
courage and strength and dedication of every Ethiopian stands ready to
meet this threat. We are convinced that the principles of justice and
equality which ought to prevail, will prevail because now there is a
collective will among men which will not tolerate the violation of these
principles and which is supported by the means of enforce them. We
know that the men and women of Poland share with Us the dedication
which will force the eradication of the last vestiges of racism and
colonialism from the earth.
Indeed, Your Excelleny's vist has gone far to illuminate the vast are of
interest and concern which is held in common by the Ethiopian and Polish
nations. The avenues for co-operaation among us are numerous and they
promise to lead our peoples to great achievement, and mutual benefits.
Our advances will be made in trust and friendship, Mr. Chairman, and
there can be no doubt that your visit has formed an imporant link in the
ties that will bind us closely as we go forward.
continue to cause destruction and havoc, in spite of the avowed dedication
to peace and human welfare, by those who scourge and destroy one
another. This is a tragedy on a scale which defies description but it must
cease if man is ever to realize the enlightened destiny which he seeks. But
perhaps even more shattering to the conscience of the world than the
political and economic wars of this age has been the vile doctrine of
racism asserted by the illegal regime of Rhodesia. The disease of apartheid
which now contaminates the southern portion of this continent would
spread if permitted, but it cannot. We are thankful to the United Nations
which has risen to meet this threat. We are proud to assert that the
courage and strength and dedication of every Ethiopian stands ready to
meet this threat. We are convinced that the principles of justice and
equality which ought to prevail, will prevail because now there is a
collective will among men which will not tolerate the violation of these
principles and which is supported by the means of enforce them. We
know that the men and women of Poland share with Us the dedication
which will force the eradication of the last vestiges of racism and
colonialism from the earth.
Indeed, Your Excelleny's vist has gone far to illuminate the vast are of
interest and concern which is held in common by the Ethiopian and Polish
nations. The avenues for co-operaation among us are numerous and they
promise to lead our peoples to great achievement, and mutual benefits.
Our advances will be made in trust and friendship, Mr. Chairman, and
there can be no doubt that your visit has formed an imporant link in the
ties that will bind us closely as we go forward.
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