trade unions and popular movements for the dissemination of intormation ahroad on Sweden’s policy on South Atrica. 8. New measures 18. On 1 September 1985 the Swedish Government presented a packaqe ot new measures meant to Strenqthen SIiedish policy aqainst South Africa. The packaqe contains: (a) A recommendation to Swedish businesses to refrain trom trade with South Africa; (bl A recommendation to Swedish shippinq companies to avoid maritime trattic to South Atrica; (cl In addition, the Swedish Government will open consultatlone in the near future with representatives of the companies concerned on the implementation of the above recommendations; (d) Also in the near future, the Swedish Government will present bills to Parliament on: (1) A ban on importe of aqricultural products from South Atrica; (li) A ban on imports of South Atrican Kruqerrands; (iii) The riqht of municipalities and county councils to boycott South African qoods and services; (Iv) A tiqhteninq ot the penalties foteseen in the Swedish Act on international sanctions. C. Nordic Programme ot Action aqainst South Africa 19. In 1978 the Nordic Foreiqn Ministers aqreed on a Joint Nordic PKoqramme ot Action aqainst South Africa which has played a siqniticant role in the traminq ot the Nordic countries’ policies on South Atr ica. The Proqramme foresees prohibition Or limitation ot new investments in South Atrica, recommendations to cut Ott sportinq and cultural contacts with the apartheid rhqime, increased support tor the liberation movements and the victims ot apart The Programme is presently under review and a new extended proqramme will be adopted by the Nordic Ministers ot Foreiqn Attaics in October this year. - 30- SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC [Original: Hnqlinhj I. with reterence to your letter dated 6 of June 1985 concerninq the tull implementation of General Aesembly reaolut ion 39/72 G of 13 December 1984, the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the Swedish government's policies and measures against South Africa, specifically in the context of international trade and economic sanctions. The focus is on restricting economic ties with South Africa, including trade, shipping, and investments, as well as supporting the liberation movements and victims of apartheid.

**Category**
International trade, Employment