implementation of the mandatory arms embargo instituted by it by it in resolution 418 {1977) and, within that context, to secure an end to military and nuclear co-operation with South Africa and the import of military equipment or supplies from South Africa. 22. An account of the consultations held in 1985 between the President of the Economic and Social Council and the Chairman of the Special Committee against Apartheid, in accordance with Council resolution 1984/55 is given below. 23. The Chairman of the Special Committee pointed out the importance of the roles and dutes of the specialized agencies, in particular the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the world Health Organization {WHO), in contributing, within their respective mandates and resources, to the international efforts to eliminate apartheid. The Chairman emphasized that the national liberation movements of South Africa and Namibia recognized by OAU should continue to be provided with sufficient international assistance, in addition to bilateral and multilateral aid, in order to isolate the apartheid regime totally, especially through, inter alia, the mobilization of international public opinion against apartheid. 24. During the consultations, once again particular attention was paid to the continuinq aggression of the Pretoria regime against the front-line States, as well as to the regime's continuing refusal to comply with the resolutions and decisions of United Nations bodies. Accordingly, the two presiding officers agreed that, in addition to the assistance of the specialized agencies for the freedom fighters and front-line States, international assistance was of the utmost importance. 25. The Chairman of the Special Committee informed the President of the Council that, in accordance with the mandate of the Special Committee and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly, the Committee continued to consult periodically with the representatives of the specialized agencies and other organizations. He emphasized that the annual meetings between the two presiding 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on international efforts to combat apartheid in South Africa and Namibia, with a specific emphasis on the role of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. The text mentions the importation of military equipment, the provision of international assistance to national liberation movements, and the mobilization of international public opinion against apartheid. These themes suggest that the text is primarily concerned with international relations, politics, and humanitarian aid, rather than economic development or other specific sectors.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade