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Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, July 8, 1969
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Washington, July 8, 1969
During his meeting with the Emperor, President Nixon noted that Ethiopia received 60% of U.S. military funds available for Africa. The United States, however, recognized Ethiopia's problems and what it stood for and would continue to assist its development as a strong and independent nation. The Emperor expressed his concern about Soviet influence in Somalia, Sudan, and parts of the Arabian peninsula. The two leaders also discussed the situation in Nigeria and the Middle East.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Country Files, Africa, Ethiopia, Vol. I. Secret; EXDIS. Drafted by Palmer.
During his meeting with the Emperor, President Nixon noted that Ethiopia received 60% of U.S. military funds available for Africa. The United States, however, recognized Ethiopia's problems and what it stood for and would continue to assist its development as a strong and independent nation. The Emperor expressed his concern about Soviet influence in Somalia, Sudan, and parts of the Arabian peninsula. The two leaders also discussed the situation in Nigeria and the Middle East.
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Country Files, Africa, Ethiopia, Vol. I. Secret; EXDIS. Drafted by Palmer.
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