ally recognized settlement of the Namibian question. 133. We are dismayed, however, at the reply to the Coun- cil’s statement made the next day by South Africa [S/17152, annex]. It tried to insinuate that it would not *Lact in a manner irreconcilable with the international settle- ment plan” as long as the present negotiations held “any real prospect of bringing about the genuine withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola”. These references to the lin- kage theory further dim the prospects of effective imple- mentation of resolution 435 (1978) and the peaceful withdrawal of South Africa from Namibia. It seems that violence against neighbouring States is a weapon reserved by Pretoria to defend its presence in Namibia and its illegal exploitation of natural resources while at thC same time it attempts to preserve the system of apartheid. When the Angolan Government captured a South African military commando in its territory, that was proof that the strategy of provoking destabilization of southern Africa is still very much alive despite every effort and concession made by the front-line States in 1984 to promote a climate of trust and confidence in the region. In this connection the expansion of the apartheid rationale calls for renewed condemnation. 134. The Brazilian Government rejects any racial dis- crimination, especially the system of apartheid, as incom- patible with the basic values of Brazilian society and irreconcilable with the most elementary principles of respect for human dignity. Military aggression by South African forces and the establishment of the so-called inte- rim government are actions which endanger international peace and defy both international law and the Charter of the United Nations itself, Brazil also refuses to accept any policy based on economic and strategic interests that can only serve to postpone Namibian independence and the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a resolution related to international relations, specifically regarding the Namibian question and the situation in southern Africa. It discusses the actions of South Africa, Angola, and Brazil, and condemns the apartheid system and military aggression. The text also mentions the need for a peaceful withdrawal of South African forces from Namibia and the implementation of a settlement plan. Given the focus on international relations, diplomacy, and politics, it is likely that the text falls under one of the categories related to international relations.

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