towards implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978) leading to internationally recognized inde- pendence for Namibia. “We are making these views known to the South African Goveinment through diplomatic channels.” There is. therefore. no ambiguity in our attitude to these deplorable events and no room for confusion about where the United Kingdom stands. 136. The reoresentative of Angola has properly seized the Council of this renewed attack, and the Council has before it a draft resolution [S/17481] with which we are in general sympathy and for which my delegation will vote. The text of the draft resolution does not fall within the terms of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations nor constitute a formal determination thereunder, but it expresses in clear and strong terms the Council’s condem- nation of the South African attack. My delegation does not interpret operative paragraph 5 as endorsing the inter- vention of combat troops from other countries in the affairs of the region. As is well known, my Government is concerned that any such intervention risks widening the conflict and is likely to exacerbate the problems of finding peace in the region. 137. However, I do not need to remind the Council of the United Kingdom’s support for the stability and terri- torial integrity of all the front-line States, support which has been expressed in a practical, effective and appropriate way by our bilateral assistance to those States over many years. 138. The United Kingdom accordingly hopes that the Council will adopt the draft resolution and that this will serve as a clear signal to the South African Government of the unambiguous views of the international community. We call upon South Africa to withdraw .its forces immediately. 139. I now resume my functions as PRESIDENT of the Council. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by a representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations Security Council, discussing the situation in Namibia and the recent attack by South Africa. The language used is diplomatic and formal, with no mention of economic or social issues. The focus is on the political and security aspects of the situation, with calls for the withdrawal of South African forces and the adoption of a draft resolution condemning the attack.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief