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| Luncheon In Honor Of Hungarian Leader Kallai Feb. 10, 1966 |
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| Africa's Awakening |
It is gratifying to Us tonight to renew once more Our salutations of
welcome to Our guest, the distinguished Chairman of the Council of
Ministers of Hungary, Mr. Gyula Kallai. We ask you, Mr. Chairman, to
convey to the Government and people of Hungary, the sincere greetings
and sentiments of warm friendship of the Ethiopian people.
We know well that Ethiopia's good wishes are reciprocated for We retain
happy memories of the enthusiastic welcome and general hospitality which
were accorded to Us at every hand during Our most enjoyable visit to
Hungary less than two years ago. Your visit, Mr. Chairman, forges
another important link in the bond of friendship which draws our two
nations closer together. During the course of your stay with Us, you will
have the opportunity to view closely the culture and traditions of Our
ancient state and so better understand the unique role which Ethiopia has
been enable to fulfil in African and world affairs.
The distance which separates our two nations is no longer an excuse for
remote and distant relations. While there are vast differences in the
historical experiences of our peoples, yet today we are confronted with the
same aspirations for the future of our peoples. The very diversity of the
world's peoples today constitutes oen of mankind's great resources; the
different philosophies with which nations approach their problems lead
inevitably to development of a vast array of methods and techniques.
These variations are necessary, for each people must find solutions which
are responsive to its particular needs.
There are no universal panaceas for the problems of development with
which the greater part of mankind is today faced. Each nation will
inevitalby pursue that course whcih appears best suited to its own unique
characteristics, but no nation can pursue its course in isolation and no
nation can develop and prosper with its back turned to the rest of the
world in terms of trade, techniques, resources and ideas. Each of us
depends upon the other, can learn from the other and in pursuing its own
destiny will go further and succeed more quickly with others. Indeed, the
free exchange of support and ideas is an essential condition to world
understanding and equally to world progress.
welcome to Our guest, the distinguished Chairman of the Council of
Ministers of Hungary, Mr. Gyula Kallai. We ask you, Mr. Chairman, to
convey to the Government and people of Hungary, the sincere greetings
and sentiments of warm friendship of the Ethiopian people.
We know well that Ethiopia's good wishes are reciprocated for We retain
happy memories of the enthusiastic welcome and general hospitality which
were accorded to Us at every hand during Our most enjoyable visit to
Hungary less than two years ago. Your visit, Mr. Chairman, forges
another important link in the bond of friendship which draws our two
nations closer together. During the course of your stay with Us, you will
have the opportunity to view closely the culture and traditions of Our
ancient state and so better understand the unique role which Ethiopia has
been enable to fulfil in African and world affairs.
The distance which separates our two nations is no longer an excuse for
remote and distant relations. While there are vast differences in the
historical experiences of our peoples, yet today we are confronted with the
same aspirations for the future of our peoples. The very diversity of the
world's peoples today constitutes oen of mankind's great resources; the
different philosophies with which nations approach their problems lead
inevitably to development of a vast array of methods and techniques.
These variations are necessary, for each people must find solutions which
are responsive to its particular needs.
There are no universal panaceas for the problems of development with
which the greater part of mankind is today faced. Each nation will
inevitalby pursue that course whcih appears best suited to its own unique
characteristics, but no nation can pursue its course in isolation and no
nation can develop and prosper with its back turned to the rest of the
world in terms of trade, techniques, resources and ideas. Each of us
depends upon the other, can learn from the other and in pursuing its own
destiny will go further and succeed more quickly with others. Indeed, the
free exchange of support and ideas is an essential condition to world
understanding and equally to world progress.
| Haile Selassie the First - February 10, 1966 |
The past ten years have witnessed the great awakening of this continent,
Mr. Chairman. New states, each partaking of its own diverse culture and
tradition have emerged and this gives Us reason for rejoicing while at the
same time we have to continue to struggle for the liberation of the entire
continent. Ethiopia's situation is particularly unique in the light of its
centuries of vigourously defended independence. Yet, we have recognized
great common goals and ideals which we share with our brethren
throughout this continent and have striven energetically with them to
established and maintain that Organization of African Unity which serves
us as the most effective instrument for unity and co-operation.
Your visit to Ethiopia, Mr. Chairman, is symbolic of Hungary's acceptance
of the same ideas which have so guided our nations. We believe that this
visit and the discussions which will ensue, will open the way to further
exchanges between our two peoples so that friendship between us will
grow and deepen from its auspicious beginnings.
We llok forward earnestly to even closer relations with the Hungarian
Government and people. We are confident that significant avenues of
co-operation will be found along which our two nations may together
progress in furtherance of their common desire to provide a better and
more meaningful way of life for all.
We raise our glasse in toast to the lasting friendship between the Ethiopian
and Hungarian peoples to their common growth and happiness and
prosperity, to the good health and long life of our distinguished guest, His
Excellency Mr. Kallai and Madam Kallai.
Mr. Chairman. New states, each partaking of its own diverse culture and
tradition have emerged and this gives Us reason for rejoicing while at the
same time we have to continue to struggle for the liberation of the entire
continent. Ethiopia's situation is particularly unique in the light of its
centuries of vigourously defended independence. Yet, we have recognized
great common goals and ideals which we share with our brethren
throughout this continent and have striven energetically with them to
established and maintain that Organization of African Unity which serves
us as the most effective instrument for unity and co-operation.
Your visit to Ethiopia, Mr. Chairman, is symbolic of Hungary's acceptance
of the same ideas which have so guided our nations. We believe that this
visit and the discussions which will ensue, will open the way to further
exchanges between our two peoples so that friendship between us will
grow and deepen from its auspicious beginnings.
We llok forward earnestly to even closer relations with the Hungarian
Government and people. We are confident that significant avenues of
co-operation will be found along which our two nations may together
progress in furtherance of their common desire to provide a better and
more meaningful way of life for all.
We raise our glasse in toast to the lasting friendship between the Ethiopian
and Hungarian peoples to their common growth and happiness and
prosperity, to the good health and long life of our distinguished guest, His
Excellency Mr. Kallai and Madam Kallai.
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