Teshome Haile-Mariam
Teshome Haile-Mariam represented Ethiopia in Washington from 1965. In July 1967 he explained to Assistant Secretary of State Joseph Palmer why Ethiopia wished to purchase Canberra bombers, citing regional military threats. 1, 2
Palmer warned that the purchase could encourage an arms race. 2
Washington Appointments
- Ethiopia — Ambassador, 1965–1968
Sources
- Diplomatic Representation for Ethiopia
Chronological incoming roster, 1943–2011
- Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Ethiopia, 25 July 1967
FRUS 1964–1968, vol. XXIV, document 339; NARA RG 59, Central Files, DEF 12–5 ETH
- About the Embassy: former ambassadors
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Biography checked 2026-10-29.
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