to show the necessary political will to exert maximum pres- sure on South Africa to ensure its compliance with the terms of resolution 435 (1978). 26. The PRESIDENT: It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolu- tion before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the 33. The PRESIDENT: I now put to the vote the draft draft resolution to the vote now. resolution contained in document S/17284/Rev.2. 27. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting. A vote was taken by show of hands. 28. Mr. MAXEY (United Kingdom): In my statement [259&h meering], I said that my delegation regarded reso- lution’435 (1978) as central to our discussions. I expressed the hope that we would reach an outcome which gave new impetus to the Council’s efforts to implement that resolu- tion. It was clear from the debate that members of the Council were unanimous in condemning South Africa’s installation of an interim government in Windhoek; in condemning recent attacks by South African forces in neighbouring countries; in regarding resolution 435 (1978) as the only internationally accepted basis for a peaceful settlement of the Namibian problem; and in pressing for an urgent decision by South Africa to implement that reso- lution. These elements should and could have provided the basis for a draft resolution commanding the unanimous support of thd Council. The adoption of such a draft reso- lution would have sent a clear signal of our disapproval and our determination to the South African Government. It would have assisted continuing efforts to negotiate the implementation of the settlement plan. In favour: Australia, Burkina Faso, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, India, Madagascar, Peru, Thailand, Trini- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic resolution regarding the situation in Namibia, with a focus on international relations, politics, and governance. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a report or transcript of a United Nations meeting. The content revolves around the implementation of a resolution (435/1978) and the actions of the South African government, indicating that it is related to international politics and governance.

**Category**
International relations, Politics and governance