INAUGURATING PEPSI-COLA PLANT
….. It always gives Us pleasure to see the
rapid establishment of industries in Ethiopia. Big or small, industries are
vital instruments for the development and progress of a nation and for the
improved standard of living of its people. The services which industries render
to a nation are not solely limited to producing various articles for the
benefit of the people: they also provide opportunities of gainful employment.
The advent of modernization and progress
entail new modes of life, and this new mode of life demands, to a certain
extent, the establishment of industries for processing food products.
The expansion of food processing plants
should go hand in hand with those producing drinks and beverages. A shortage in
the former would create an imbalance in the needs of an improved standard of
living. Therefore, We hope that more attention shall be given to the expansion
of food processing industries, while setting up beverage plants. We extend our
thanks to all those who have contributed in the establishment of this factory.
We are pleased to see Ethiopians participate as share-holders in such
factories, and it is with pleasure that We open today this Pepsi-Cola factory.
March 28, 1966
Selected
Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie – page 533 –
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