ter VII of the Charter. 96. The Security Council in its resolution on Angola of 20 September urges Member States to take prompt, appro- priate and effective action to bring pressure to bear upon the Government of South Africa’ to comply with the provi- sions contained therein and in the Charter, to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Angola and to desist from all acts of aggression against neighbouring States. It also requests Member States urgently to extend all neces- sary assistance to Angola and other front-line States in order to strengthen their defence capacity against South Africa’s acts of aggression. 97. The South African racists’ reply to ‘that’ unanimous position of the Security Council constitutes the clearest evidence, if any still entertain doubts on the matter, that this body must proceed without further delay to apply the 9 comprehensive mandatory sanctions that are clearly pro- vided for under Chapter VII of the Charter. 98. Cuba, which has never hesitated to extend its hand in solidarity to our brothers in Angola faced with acts of aggression by the racists, takes this opportunity to reiterate its steadfast support for the Government and people of Angola. 99. Mr. WOOLCO’IT (Australia): My delegation lis- tened with concern and sympathy to the statement of the representative of Angola, who for the third time in as many months has been forced to appear before the Coun- cil as a direct result of South Africa’s illegal military inter- ventions against his country in disregard of Angola’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. 100. It is clear that this latest action on the part of the South African armed forces was illegal, and the Australian Government deplores the loss of life and the destruction of property that it entailed. My Government extends its sym- 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international relations, security, and conflict resolution, specifically addressing the situation in Angola and the actions of South Africa. It mentions the Security Council, mandatory sanctions, and the need for countries to take action to support Angola.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief