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| Chapter X |
| Opening Wonji Sugar Estate Mar. 20, 1954 |
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| Haile Selassie the First - March 20, 1954 |
| The present industrial posture and the steady development of industries in Ethiopia have been in answer to His Imperial Majesty's sustained urge and guidance. Year after year see this phase of the country's socio-economic development unfolding with its constructive effect of raising the standard of living of the people. |
It has been Our long cherished desire and aim to see the orderly
development of industry in Our country, so as to promote the well-being
and prosperity of Our people. We are pleased to be here today to
participate in the formal inauguration of this large sugar plantation and
factory.
The accomplishment of this project ahead of the stipulated time is a tribute
to the technical skill and industry of the people of the Netherlands.
The productivity of a country, and consequent national prosperity, can
only effectively be increased by the development of both agricultural and
industrial enterprise. This important undertaking has the dual advantage of
bringing into the life of Our country not only a product of the soil in
commercial quantities but also a new industry as part of the industrial
programme.
An enterprise can only proceed satisfactorily if there is mutual confidence.
It is Our wish to encourage this under-taking and to extend it to the
industries to be established in the future. Therefore, all industries will
enjoy the constant support and collaboration of Our Government.
As was mentioned in the speech of the diplomatic representative of the
Netherlands, relations between the peoples of Ethiopia and Holland have
existed for a very long time. These relations have been strengthened
further by the recent visit of His Royal Highness Prince Bernhard, who
during his presence among Us left such very pleasant memories.
This enterprise is the result of the combined labours of the peoples of both
countries. We wish it every success.
development of industry in Our country, so as to promote the well-being
and prosperity of Our people. We are pleased to be here today to
participate in the formal inauguration of this large sugar plantation and
factory.
The accomplishment of this project ahead of the stipulated time is a tribute
to the technical skill and industry of the people of the Netherlands.
The productivity of a country, and consequent national prosperity, can
only effectively be increased by the development of both agricultural and
industrial enterprise. This important undertaking has the dual advantage of
bringing into the life of Our country not only a product of the soil in
commercial quantities but also a new industry as part of the industrial
programme.
An enterprise can only proceed satisfactorily if there is mutual confidence.
It is Our wish to encourage this under-taking and to extend it to the
industries to be established in the future. Therefore, all industries will
enjoy the constant support and collaboration of Our Government.
As was mentioned in the speech of the diplomatic representative of the
Netherlands, relations between the peoples of Ethiopia and Holland have
existed for a very long time. These relations have been strengthened
further by the recent visit of His Royal Highness Prince Bernhard, who
during his presence among Us left such very pleasant memories.
This enterprise is the result of the combined labours of the peoples of both
countries. We wish it every success.
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