the contact group. 19. Given that the South African Government too pro- fesses to recognize resolution 435 (1978) as the one and only international basis for a settlement of the Namibia question, my Government appeals to the South African Government to honour its obligations ensuing from that resolution without delay and not to compromise the cur- rent negotiating process by unilateral action such as the setting up of an interim government. 20. The history of the Namibia plan worked out by the United Nations is a history of demands and appeals addressed to the Government of South Africa. We see the recent development as a grave attempt by South Africa to evade those demands. It shows that in spite of all the verbal expressions of support for resolution 435 (1978) South Africa is not genuinely in favour of the course to be taken to bring about a settlement. In order to come closer to a result, we must convince South Africa that finding a solution in co-operation with the United Nations, in keep ing with resolution 435 (1978), will prove in the long term to be in South Africa’s own true interest. Not least for that reason, we believe that the work of the contact group has not yet been completed and that the possibilities open to it have not yet been exhausted. 21. The Government of the Federal *Republic of Ger- many will follow developments in Namibia with unfailing attention. In doing so it will stay in close consultation with the other members of the contact group. Despite all the setbacks it will not tire in its joint efforts with them to achieve the early implementation of resolution 435 (1978). We are convinced that a peaceful settlement of the Na- mibia question will also be conducive to regional detente 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement related to international relations, specifically addressing the Namibia question and the implementation of UN Resolution 435 (1978). It mentions the South African Government, the United Nations, and the contact group, indicating a focus on international politics and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations