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| Haile Selassie the First - November 2, 1960 |
Noteworthy developments have ocurred in the field of both domestic and
international communications during the past year. Communication among
men facilititates the interchange of goods and ideas, and these, in their
turn, provide the stimulus for increasing the level and the rate of man's
social, economic and political development. A new airline terminal was
opened in Addis Ababa providing improved facilities for passengers
travelling by air to and from Ethiopia. The international services of
Ethiopian Airlines to Europe have been greatly expanded. New air rights
have been negotiated, and new routes will be inaugurated in the near
future, including a route to West Africa which, commencing next week,
will link this continent more closely together. Decisions have been taken
to embark upon the transformation of Ethiopian Airlines to jet aircraft and
for the construction of a new and modern international airpor which will
be built in Addis Ababa to provide all modern traffic facilities.
Similarly, work has proceeded apace on the expansion of Ethiopia's road
system. Contracts for the construction of new roads have been let, and
negotiations have been carried on with the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development and the United States Development Loan
Fund for the financing of the further expansion of Ethiopia's highways.
Ultimately, even the most remote corner of Our Empire will enjoy the
benefits of rapid and efficient road transportation.
Arrangements have also been concluded for additional projects which will
assist greatly in improving internal communications with Our Empire. The
telephone facilities operated by the Imperial Board of Telecommunications
will be considerably expanded with the financial assistance of the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Our radio
broadcasting services have been improved, and work will begin shortly on
the construction of powerful radio facilities which will reach every village
in Our Empire and will create among our people a heightened awareness of
the unity which binds Ethiopia together as one nation.
In November of last year, a Treaty was concluded between Ethiopia and
the Republic of France concerning the future administration of the
Franco-Ethiopian Railway, under which the Railway Company acquires
Ethiopian nationality and will have its main officies in Addis Ababa. With
the conclusion of the Agreement, Ethiopia becomes a full partner in the
operation of this vital rail link, and this enhanced status will make its own
particular contribution to the further expansion of Ethiopia's economy.
international communications during the past year. Communication among
men facilititates the interchange of goods and ideas, and these, in their
turn, provide the stimulus for increasing the level and the rate of man's
social, economic and political development. A new airline terminal was
opened in Addis Ababa providing improved facilities for passengers
travelling by air to and from Ethiopia. The international services of
Ethiopian Airlines to Europe have been greatly expanded. New air rights
have been negotiated, and new routes will be inaugurated in the near
future, including a route to West Africa which, commencing next week,
will link this continent more closely together. Decisions have been taken
to embark upon the transformation of Ethiopian Airlines to jet aircraft and
for the construction of a new and modern international airpor which will
be built in Addis Ababa to provide all modern traffic facilities.
Similarly, work has proceeded apace on the expansion of Ethiopia's road
system. Contracts for the construction of new roads have been let, and
negotiations have been carried on with the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development and the United States Development Loan
Fund for the financing of the further expansion of Ethiopia's highways.
Ultimately, even the most remote corner of Our Empire will enjoy the
benefits of rapid and efficient road transportation.
Arrangements have also been concluded for additional projects which will
assist greatly in improving internal communications with Our Empire. The
telephone facilities operated by the Imperial Board of Telecommunications
will be considerably expanded with the financial assistance of the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Our radio
broadcasting services have been improved, and work will begin shortly on
the construction of powerful radio facilities which will reach every village
in Our Empire and will create among our people a heightened awareness of
the unity which binds Ethiopia together as one nation.
In November of last year, a Treaty was concluded between Ethiopia and
the Republic of France concerning the future administration of the
Franco-Ethiopian Railway, under which the Railway Company acquires
Ethiopian nationality and will have its main officies in Addis Ababa. With
the conclusion of the Agreement, Ethiopia becomes a full partner in the
operation of this vital rail link, and this enhanced status will make its own
particular contribution to the further expansion of Ethiopia's economy.
| Chapter XII |
| Development Nov. 02, 1960 |
| Transportation & Communication |