contribute8 to the International Defence and Aid Pund and the Asingeni Fund of the South African Council of Churches. As part of Ireland's Development Co-operation Policy, Iceland supports the work of Irish non-governmental organizations in South Africa in pro-)eots that it is felt will help alleviate the plight of those suffering under apartheid. (A number of Irish organizations are active in education and relief work among the majority community in South Africa.) 6. Ireland is also aware of the stress that the situation in South Africa places on neighbouring States, and is sympathetic to the pliqht of these States. A special priority country for Ireland’s development assistance is Lesotho; the aim is, among others, to help make Lesotho less dependent on South Africa. 7. Irish policy is kept continually under review in the light of its commitment to seek to bring about an end to the system of apartheid by peaceful means. JAPAN [Original: Enqlish] 1. The Government of Japan has been endeavouring to ensure that all UUsrters of Japanese society are tamiliar with and heed the various United Nations resolutions on apartheid adopted in the Security Council and in the General Assembly, including General Assembly resolution 39/72 G of 13 December 1984, and related discussions in the United Nations. Copies of the resolutions ace distributed to all the ministries concerned as necessary, and are publicized in the official gazette of the Government. The Government of Japan has also been taking all possible measures to induce South Africa to end its apartheid policy, including the following. 2. Japan has no diplomatic relations with South Africa, nor does it reccgnize the so-called bantustan states. 3. In the field of economic relations: (a) Japan prohibits direct investment in South Africa and Namibia by Japanese nationals or corporate bodies under its jurisdiction. No Japanese national or 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the international relations and foreign policy of Ireland and Japan regarding apartheid in South Africa, focusing on their development cooperation, diplomatic relations, and economic measures. It appears to be more related to the political and social aspects of international cooperation rather than specific sectors like economy, education, or healthcare.

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