H.I.M. words concerning international polit{r}ics
``In matters of foreign policy we have been ever guided by
three basic principles.First is our deep conviction that, where there is no lack
of goodwill, all international disputes can be resolved through negotiations,
without recourse to violence. An inevitable corollary of this belief is our firm
conviction that all nations, whatever their
political persuasions, can live together in peace.
Second is our unswerving devotion to the principle of collective security.
Third, flowing from the principle of collective security, is the necessity, in
these anxious
days when the major powers are engaged in a frantic arms race, for all countries
which have
accepted this principle and assumed a share of the responsibility for ensuring
the peace of
the world, to become ever stronger militarily.
As we have stated time and time again, we are firmly persuaded that the path to
guaranteeing
the peace of the world lies in supporting the principle of collective security
and the United
Nations Charter, combined with a progressive reduction of the armaments which
are being built
up throughout the world. The billions of dollars which are now wasted on this
fruitless effort
could with great benefit, be diverted into the constructive channels of aid for
the economic
growth of under-developed countries.
Personal Diplomacy
International friendship can be strenthened and deepened by the personal
exchange of ideas
between leaders of nations.What the economically backward countries are looking forward to, however is the
application
of the money now dumped on destructive armament to the solution of economic
problems.
The Need for Concerted Action
What is called for at this critical time is for the international community to
move from mere
rejection and condemnation to taking action. The international community has
many options,
but what has been lacking so far is political will.
The world is only now coming to realize what Ethiopia and Africa have long
recognized, that
peace, independence and prosperity of mankind can be achieved and assured only
by the
collective and united efforts of free men who are prepared to maintain eternal
vigilance and
abour unceasingly to protect these most precious of God's gifts.``