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universal Organization whose very ideals of freedom, equality and justice are still as valid today as they were at its inception. As the late Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia stated in his address to the General Assembly in October 1963: “The Charter of the United Nations expresses the noblest aspirations of

thin the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel. We also thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel, Ms. Hiroute Guebre Selassie, and Mr. Romano Prodi for his efforts to reconcile the various points of view and to support Mali at the international level. Mali remains firmly com

The late Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia once stated: “Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known

This, as we all remember, would not be the first time for Ethiopia to be in such a situation. In this connection, one is reminded of Emperor Haile Selassie and the League of Nations following Italian aggression against Ethiopia in 1936. The measure proposed at the time against Italy was the imposition of

When Emperor Haile Selassie was restored to power in 1942, Britain retained the administration of the Ogaden, recognizing that the area was a distinct entity separate from Ethio

remained at the root of the Arab-Israeli problem. In this context, I wish to refer to the statement made by my august Sovereign, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, at the Fourth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries: "The peoples of that region require a just and lasting peace to

n be, at the same time, of real benefit to those oppressed. 166. What is required is a little more courage. My August Sovereign, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, recalled this poignantly when, addressing the Special Session of the Security Council held in Africa, he said: "Throughout history it has been the

always been strong supporters of Security Council resolution 242 (1967). In a joint communique issued by my President, Mr. Siaka Stevens, and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia in January this year, an appeal was made to the parties concerned to facilitate a peaceful settlement based on that resolution. My dele

rent the Sudan for almost 17 years has just been brought to a happy end thanks to the mediation of the African Conference of Churches and His Majesty Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia. This is a great victory for the people of the Sudan and its leaders, who brought about the triumph of tolerance and wisdom in

ization of African Unity which convened in Addis Ababa last June, has formed a committee composed of 10 Heads of State-including His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, my august Sovereign-to seek ways and means of bringing about lasting peace to that cross-road of civilizations. That committee has, since its form

those who were appointed members of the Consultative Committee on Nigeria of the Organization of African Unity, presided over by His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, have exerted untold efforts to find a solution. The resolution adopted on 9 September by the last summit meeting of the Organ

I wish to pay special tribute to His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I and the other members of the Committee, whose efforts should have been crowned with success by now, but for the intransigence of the secessionist l

However, in addition to humanitarian assistance, the efforts recently and so courageously undertaken under the auspices of the Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, to end the armed struggle must be continued. The United Nations must in its turn exert all its influence towards the working out of a lasting soluti

people, and consistent with his own long history of dedication to a peaceful resolution of human conflicts, my august Sovereign, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, should have tirelessly laboured over the past few months, together with five of his fellow African Heads of State, to bring about a peaceful solut

peal. In this context I should like to express here the feelings of appreciation of my Government for the unrelenting efforts of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie and the other five members of the Consultative Council towards reaching a basis of understanding for future peaceful developments. 67. My Government

fere, even verbally, in the domestic affairs of a sovereign people, and with a profound obeisance to the praiseworthy efforts of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie that have drawn the attention of international public opinion to the martyrdom of an innocent people, we feel from our own experience of the inadequa

Government, the various Member States of this Organization and of the Organization of African Unity, and in particular, His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I, and the other distinguished Heads of State — members of the Consultative Committee on Nigeria of the Organization of African Unity — who, faithful

t with regard to Djibouti was affirmed in no uncertain terms at a recent press conference at Addis Ababa by my august sovereign, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I. My Chief of State unequivocally stated that the Ethiopian Government fully supports the exercise of the right of self-determination by the people

nd complete disarmament. The imperative necessity for disarmament was perhaps best expressed in the following words addressed by His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, my august sovereign, to the General Assembly, in October 1963: "Disarmament has become the urgent imperative of our time. I do not say this becaus

e Polish delegation welcomes, as did others, the Charter of the Organization of African Unity, adopted in Addis Ababa, and which His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, will solemnly register with the United Nations today. His Imperial Majesty is a historical figure admired by all for His figh

This rediscovery was admirably expressed by His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I In his address to the Assembly last Friday, 4 October 1963 [1228th meeting]. At Addis Ababa, His Imperial Majesty had spoken equally inspiring word

aggression and the abuse and disregard of the rights of small nations are to be found in this Organization. My august sovereign, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, set forth Ethiopia's position regarding the United Nations at the Conference of Non-Aligned Countries held at Belgrade 1-6 September 1961, when he

ready rampant. Finally in 1935, still alone and bombarded with counsels of appeasement, Ethiopia, under the leadership of my august sovereign Emperor Haile Selassie, unarmed and deprived of all outside assistance, did not hesitate to oppose vastly superior mechanized forces, thereby striking a blow also for the e

head of a noble and glorious African nation paid recently to my country. I am referring to the honour done to us by the visit of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, whom the Portuguese people greeted warmly and respectfully. 103. Being simultaneously in different continents, namely, Europe

The exchange of visits among the leaders of the world is certainly an event which we welcome wholeheartedly. His Majesty Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, returning from an extended visit to many friendly countries, expressed to his people his deep conviction of the importance of

ted Nations. 2. During the year since my delegation last contributed to the general debate [442nd meeting], my august sovereign, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie, on 1 June 1954 officially visited the Headquarters of the United Nations and had occasion to speak here. The Ethiopian delegation was particularly p

the first time in history, collective security has been tested and proved effective. Ethiopia is proud of the part its Emperor, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, has played in the development of this doctrine. Although our country was once a victim of the failure of this doctrine, this time we_ contributed