the peaceful transition of the Territory from colonial sub- jugation to independence. Bangladesh has consistently asked for its immediate and unconditional implementa- tion and has rejected the racist regime’s persistent attempts to link the independence of Namibia with extraneous and irrelevant issues. The independence of Na- mibia is a sacred international responsibility which can- not be held hostage to the resolution of issues alien to the United Nations plan. 52. During the current debate the preceding speakers have given a graphic account of how the Pretoria regime continues to flout all cannons of international law and. norms of civilized conduct in Namibia, Spurning the clear 6 and expressed will of the international community, the apartheidregime has continued to frustrate implementation of the United Nations plan for Namibia. Worse still, the rkgime has been making repeated attempts to promote puppet political institutions through a faCade of an election with a view to imposing an internal settlement in Namibia in clear violation of reso1utions 435 (1978) and 439 (1978). Bangladesh has condemned and rejected the latest attempt by the Pretoria regime to impose a neo- colonial settlement in Namibia through the so-called Multi-Party Conference and install a puppet administra- tion in Namibia on I7 June. It is reassuring to note that the international community, in one voice, has rejected this attempt and declared it illegal and null and void. The apartheid regime has also made persistent efforts to des- troy the territorial integrity of Namibia and has perpe- trated a systematic fragmentation of the Territory along ethnic and racial lines on the basis of a so-called home- lands policy. We have denounced and rejected these attempts and have repeatedly declared that Walvis Bay, the Penguin Islands and other offshore islands are integral parts of Namibia and that the territorial integrity of Na- mibia must be preserved. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech addressing the issue of Namibia's independence and the attempts of the apartheid regime to undermine it. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international law, resolutions, and the actions of the Pretoria regime. The text does not mention specific economic, industrial, or technological issues, but rather focuses on the political and humanitarian aspects of the situation.

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