encouraging the South African régime to eradicate apartheid until there is clear evidence of profotind and irreversible changes, bearing in mind the objectives of the Declaration. The report of the Secretary-General makes clear that there have been neither profound nor irreversible changes in South Africa. Indeed, we have alluded to the fact that, of the five measures Pretoria was required to take to create a climate for negotiations, only one has been implemented fully so far. In such circumstances how can one justify a relaxation of pressure on the apartheid régime? We want to commend those States that have remained steadfast in applying pressure on the apartheid régime in order to encourage peaceful changes in that country. At the same time we must register our dismay at the behaviour of the United Kingdom, which lifted sanctions against the régime unilaterally before it had complied with the demands of the international community. That action by the British Government is doubly regrettable because it not only eases pressure on the apartheid régime but also appears to create fissures in an international policy that had hitherto been solid with regard to South Africa. The international community as a whole decided what South Africa must do for sanctions to be eased. It is only reasonable that the international community as a whole decide when South Africa has complied and when sanctions can be terminated. After all, the Declaration on Apartheid and its Destructive Consequences in Southern Africa is a document that was adopted by consensus. Finally, my delegation is not surprised that some powerful nations that were originally opposed to the imposition of any mandatory economic sanctions against South Africa are in the forefront of the current campaign to reward President De Klerk by removing those sanctions already imposed and relaxing existing international pressures on South Africa. We think we should all resist RM/10 A/44/PV.97 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a government representative, likely from a country opposed to apartheid in South Africa. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the content focuses on international relations, politics, and human rights. The speaker is discussing the South African government's compliance with international demands to end apartheid and the implications of lifting sanctions.

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