CHAPTER FIVE#
Foreign Policy#
Article 27#
The foreign policy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is based on the principles of proletarian internationalism, peaceful coexistence and non-alignment.
Article 28#
The People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, while safeguarding the interests of the country, shall promote relations and cooperation with all states on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. It shall respect the right of states to live under the social and economic system of their choice.
The People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia shall promote all-round relations and cooperation with socialist states, and strengthen its relations. with the international working class movement, revolutionary democratic forces, national liberation movements and other democratic and peace-loving forces.
The People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia shall staunchly struggle against imperialism, colonialism, neo-colonialism, racism and other forms of oppression and exploitation.
Article 29#
The People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia shall strive for cooperation among peoples, mutual development and the strengthening of good-neighborly relations with adjoining states on the basis of respect for the in-violability of national sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, peaceful resolution of conflicts and, in general, the principles of non-alignment.
Article 30#
The People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia shall actively participate in international and regional organizations that stand for peace and for the well-being and progress of mankind.