OPENING WONJI SUGAR ESTATE
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
undertaking 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.
Mar.
20, 1954
Selected
Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie – page 526 –
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| HIM QHS at Wonji Hospital |
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| Sugar cane field Wonji |
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