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...private enterprise. Ours is a national democratic revolution and not a socialist revolution at this stage. To transform Ethiopia from a feudal to a modern state we need the participation of all sectors. The role of private capital is quite prominent: private farming accounts for 95% of agricultural production. We have laws and special provisions for private investment. We do not reject foreign investment. It is unthinkable for a country to have substantial economic development in isolation. We have a joint-venture law for the introduction of foreign capital, technology and skills. A number of American and European firms have...
...constitution. We are now on the threshold of the formation of the People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The constitution was drafted by representatives of the people themselves. It has been submitted to all Ethiopian citizens, including those living abroad, and it will be promulgated after it is put to a referendum. Such democratic participation is unparalleled in the history of Ethiopia. Once the constitution assumes its final shape, Ethiopia will never again be ruled by the personal absolutism of any one individual or a handful of individuals. There will be no more discrimination according to sex, religion or ethnic...
...regional conflicts. The region's problems have their roots in the legacy of colonialism. The principal problem has been with Somalia, which seeks to expand its frontiers at the expense not only of Ethiopia but of other countries too. My meeting with Somali President Siad Barre last January was undertaken at our initiative. Although one cannot expect to wipe away such long-standing problems in one stroke, the beginning has not been without hope...
...problem in Sudan is internal. As an expression of our goodwill, we made meetings between warring Sudanese factions possible. Because we are neighbors, all major political and social disturbances overflow into Ethiopia. We think the proper solution for Sudan is to address its fundamental problems. We are perfectly willing to develop good relations between our two countries...
...elections are being closely monitored in Washington and throughout the Arab world. Sudan strategically abuts several Arab and African countries, including Egypt, Libya, Chad and Marxist-ruled Ethiopia. It also lies just across the Red Sea from Saudi Arabia. The U.S. has considered the country an ideal staging area for its forces in the event of a military threat to the gulf region. Even when Arab nations shunned the late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat for entering peace negotiations with Israel, Nimeiri was staunchly pro- Western and firmly allied with Egypt. The U.S. has attempted to ensure Khartoum's loyalty...