securing peace. The Libyan and Chadian peoples were linked by history, culture and geography, as well as by their common struggle against past imperialism. Libya had played a leading part in conferences seeking to achieve reconciliation in Chad, such as the 1978 Lagos Conference, which had resulted in the establishment of the interim unity government, under the leadership of Goukouni Oueddi, and its recognition by the OAU. The interim government had been thwarted in its efforts at normalization by the power-seeking of Hissene Habre, who, with the support of a foreign power, had managed to impose his rule in N'djamena. There were no Libyan forces at present in the area under control of the interim government, and it was a point of concern with Libya to respect the unity and independence of Chad and to contribute to efforts to achieve peace there. / ... A/C.4/40/SR.l0 English Page 10 44. Mr. KONTOU (Chad), speaking in exercise of his right of reply, said that in the statement referred to by the representative of Libya he had simply approved the representative of Libya's earlie~ statement deplo~ing certain practices in colonial territories and had asked him to recognize that those were practices his country was at present applying in occupied northern Chad. The international community was well aware of the Libyan presence in northern Chad in violation of the agreement signed between the Libyan and French Governments. France had withdrawn its troops in conformity with that agreement; Libya had merely used it to strengthen its military position and its control over the local population. 4~. Mr. MOUSHAITI (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), speaking in exercise of his right of reply, said he did not question the fact that the situation in Chad was an internal problem of concern only to its peoples. However, the party in control of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict or political issue between Libya and Chad, mentioning historical and cultural ties, imperialism, and the presence of Libyan forces in northern Chad. The conversation seems to revolve around the legitimacy of Libya's actions and the recognition of the interim government in Chad.

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