| The Church of Haile Selassie I, Inc. |
| Haile Selassie I |
| click Ethiopian Flag to return to Selected Speeches |
| Home | Haile Selassie I | The Church | Rastalogy | Organization | Church Store | Events | Related Links | Contact Us |
| Copyright © 2003-2004 The Church of Haile Selassie I, Inc. ~ All rights reserved. |
| Selected Speeches |
| The Church of Haile Selassie I, Inc. |
| Chapter II - Part 4 |
| Three Principles Nov. 02, 1958 |
| Selected Speeches |
| Haile Selassie the First - November 2, 1958 |
Next >>
Next >>
| Even before introducing Ethiopia to the League of Nations in 1923, when he was Regent and Heir Apparent, Emperor Haile Selassie saw the necessity of Ethiopia's active role in international politcs. Thus he has shaped and pursued a foreign policy in which his country has not remained a mere spectator of the currents of world affairs. He has played and continues to play an active role in international politics. From the League of Nations, to the United Nations, through to the Non-aligned Conference and the Organization of African Unity, His Majesty the Emperor has left for Ethiopia an indelible imprint on the course of world political affairs. In the international sphere, Ethiopia today occupies a respected place in the Council of Nations. As His Imperial Majesty observed. We have won, through Our efforts, Our right to this position. |
.... In matters of foreign relations, We have been ever guided by three
basic principles. First is Our deep conviction that, where there is no lack
of goodwill, all international disputes can be resolved through peaceful
negotiations, without recourse to violence. This tenet underlies the role
which We played in the Suez crisis, and it was in implementation of this
conviction that, during this last year, We offered Our good offices to
mediate in the border dispute between the Republic of the Sudan and the
United Arab Republic. Similarly, We have relied upon this principle in Our
efforts to prevent the spread of the fire which threatens the Middle East.
An inevitable corollary of this belief is Our firm conviction that all nations,
whatever their political persuasions, can live together in peace.
Second is Our unswerving devotion to the principle of Collective
Security. In those early days of 1935-6 when Our country was subjected
to the horrors of aggression, We appeared before the League of Nations to
plead the cause of Collective Security, a plea which unfortunately fell on
deaf ears. But even today, no better principle can be devised for the
maintenance of peace of the world, and the peace-loving nations of the
world have begun to come together under this banner.
Third, flowing from the principle of Collective Security, is the necessity,
in these anxious days when the major powers are engaged in a frantic
arms race, for all countries which have accepted this principle and
assumed a share of the responsibility for ensuring the peace of the world,
to become ever stronger militarily.
It is in order to discharge Our responsibilities under the principle of
Collective Security that we have established the Military Academy at
Harar, to ensure that properly trained officers will lead Our Armed
Forces. And in order further strengthen Our Armed Forces for the
defence of Our Empire in time of war, and for ensuring its internal
security in time of peace, We have ordered the establishment of an
Imperial Territorial Army.
As We have stated time and time again. We are firmly persuaded that the
path to guaranteeing the peace of the world lies in supporting principle of
Collective Security and the United Nations Charter, combined with a
progressive reduction of the armaments which are being built up
throughout the world. The billions of dollars which are now wasted on
this fruitless effort could with great benefit be diverted into the
constructive channels of aid for the economic growth of under-developed
countries.....
basic principles. First is Our deep conviction that, where there is no lack
of goodwill, all international disputes can be resolved through peaceful
negotiations, without recourse to violence. This tenet underlies the role
which We played in the Suez crisis, and it was in implementation of this
conviction that, during this last year, We offered Our good offices to
mediate in the border dispute between the Republic of the Sudan and the
United Arab Republic. Similarly, We have relied upon this principle in Our
efforts to prevent the spread of the fire which threatens the Middle East.
An inevitable corollary of this belief is Our firm conviction that all nations,
whatever their political persuasions, can live together in peace.
Second is Our unswerving devotion to the principle of Collective
Security. In those early days of 1935-6 when Our country was subjected
to the horrors of aggression, We appeared before the League of Nations to
plead the cause of Collective Security, a plea which unfortunately fell on
deaf ears. But even today, no better principle can be devised for the
maintenance of peace of the world, and the peace-loving nations of the
world have begun to come together under this banner.
Third, flowing from the principle of Collective Security, is the necessity,
in these anxious days when the major powers are engaged in a frantic
arms race, for all countries which have accepted this principle and
assumed a share of the responsibility for ensuring the peace of the world,
to become ever stronger militarily.
It is in order to discharge Our responsibilities under the principle of
Collective Security that we have established the Military Academy at
Harar, to ensure that properly trained officers will lead Our Armed
Forces. And in order further strengthen Our Armed Forces for the
defence of Our Empire in time of war, and for ensuring its internal
security in time of peace, We have ordered the establishment of an
Imperial Territorial Army.
As We have stated time and time again. We are firmly persuaded that the
path to guaranteeing the peace of the world lies in supporting principle of
Collective Security and the United Nations Charter, combined with a
progressive reduction of the armaments which are being built up
throughout the world. The billions of dollars which are now wasted on
this fruitless effort could with great benefit be diverted into the
constructive channels of aid for the economic growth of under-developed
countries.....
| International Politics |
| Ba Beta Kristiyan Haile Selassie I |
| Ba Beta Kristiyan Haile Selassie I |