Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), May 26 (ANI): In his address to the Ethiopian Parliament on Thursday, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh recalled how Abyssinia's invasion by Italian forces in 1935 had deeply affected Jawaharlal Nehru.
"Unlike large parts of Asia and Africa, Ethiopia never suffered the humiliation and trauma of colonization. Yet, when Abyssinia was invaded in 1935, it deeply affected Jawaharlal Nehru, and he led India in offering sympathy to the people of Ethiopia," Dr. Singh told the Ethiopian Parliament.
"Nehru had said that 'we in India can do nothing to help our brethren in distress in Ethiopia for we are also victims of imperialism. We can at least send our sympathy in this hour of trial. We stand with them today in their sorrow and hope to stand together when better days come'," he added.
"I believe the better days Nehru spoke about have come," Dr Singh said.
He said Ethiopia has overcome many adversities to become one of Africa's fastest growing economies.
"Its economic performance and political stability are the fruit of the hard working people of Ethiopia and a tribute to the progressive leadership of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi," he added.
He further said the voice of Ethiopia is heard with respect. Addis Ababa, the new flower, has become the diplomatic capital of Africa. It is the Headquarters of the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
"I heartily congratulate the people of Ethiopia on their splendid achievements," he added. (ANI)
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