a black Ambassador to Pretoria. President Abdou Diouf had also presided over the June 1986 world conference on sanctions against South Africa held in Paris. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.l2 page 11 Finally, in 1987, a meeting had taken place in Dakar between delegations representing South African white liberals and members of the ANC with a view to exploring peaceful means of achieving a democratic alternative. That dialogue had been continued in Paris and London in 1989 and was currently continuing in South Africa. An agreement had also been reached on 7 May 1990 between organizations representing respectively the workers and employers in South Africa for the purpose of amending the law on professional relations so as to take full account of trade union freedoms and workers' rights. It was to be hoped that the relevant legislation would be adopted shortly. A regional symposium had also been proposed with a view to clarifying practical prospects for regional integration, including a South Africa freed from the yoke of apartheid, and for the creation of a democratic and multiracial society based on the principle of one person, one vote. 47. What was at stake in South Africa was the destiny of the black people hitherto excluded from international relations and contact with the outside world. In future they must be able to participate fully in the construction of a new South Africa based on fraternity and dignity. 48. The CHAIRMAN, on behalf of all members, thanked the representative of Senegal for conveying Mr. Mandela's message to the Sub-Commission. PROTECTION OF MINORITIES (agenda item 18) (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/46; E/CN.4/1990/41; E/CN.4/Sub.2/1989/43) (continued) 49. Mr. ALFONSO MARTINEZ, speaking in exercise of the right of reply to a statement made by the representative of Israel at the 11th meeting when he himself had been absent owing to pressure of work, said that he would first 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political situation in South Africa, specifically the efforts towards ending apartheid and promoting democracy and human rights. It mentions various initiatives, such as diplomatic meetings, conferences, and agreements, which suggests that the category will likely be related to politics or international relations.

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