H.I.M. words concerning Inter Africa
``There is absolutely no doubt that Africans will
eventually obtain their freedom and independence in spite of their present
difficulties.
The people of African origin have emigrated to all parts of the world, but
wherever they maybe, they have similar historical experience and the problems
that await them depend on sympathy and this can be used by all of us as the
basis for the establishment of greater cooperation, which will be for our mutual
benefit.
Haile Selassie to Parliament in Jamaica:
The people of Jamaica, by and large, have originated in Africa. This gives us
another basis upon which we can contract a healthy relation because of the
fundamental similarity between us, that will in the long run contribute to a
better maintenance of international peace and security.
The Organization of African Unity is an organization which the people of our
vast continent have established with a view of performing certain specific
tasks. Briefly speaking, the organization is established for the purpose of
protecting in a better fashion, the independence of African States.
It is also meant to expedite the economic and social progress through
cooperation of African peoples. It also has the important task of assisting in
the maintenance of international peace and security. And in accordance with the
Charter of O.A.U., we eradicate colonialism and apartheid.``