At its 1982nd meeting, on 11 December 1976. the Council decided to invite the representatives of Botswana and Mauritius to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. Resolution 402 ( 1976) of 22 December 1976 17u: Security Council, Having heard the statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Lesotho on 21 December 1976,4 ~ Grave/v concerned at the serious situation created by South Africa's closure of certain border posts between South Africa and Lesotho aimed at coercing Lesotho into accordir.g recognition to the bantustan Transkei, Recalling relevant General Assembly resolutions, in par­ ticular resolution 341 l D (XXX) of 28 November 1975, condemning the establishment of bantustans and calling on all Governments to deny recognition to the bantustans, Recalling further General Assembly resolution 31/6 A of 26 October 1976, on the so-called independent Transkei and other bantustans, which, inter alia, calls upon all Governments to deny any form of recognition to the so-called independent Transkei and to refrain from having any dealings with the so-called independent Transkei or other bantustans, Noting with appreciation the decision of the Government of Lesotho aot to recognize the bantustan Transkei in compliance with United Nations decisions, 44 Ibid., Thirty-first Year, Supplement for October, November and December I 9 76. 45 /bid .. Thirty-first Year, 1981st meeting. 13 Co11sideri11g that the decision of Lesotho constitutes an important contribution to the realization of United Nations objectives in southern Africa in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, Taking note of the urgent and special economic needs of Lesotho arising from the closure of the border posts, l. Endorses General Assembly resolution 31 /6 A, which, i11ter alia, calls upon all Governments to deny any form of recognition to the so-called independent Transkei and to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a document from the United Nations Security Council, discussing a situation related to the closure of border posts between South Africa and Lesotho, and the recognition of a bantustan called Transkei. The document mentions General Assembly resolutions and the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter. The content seems to be related to international relations, politics, and diplomacy rather than economic or social development. Therefore, it is likely that the document is related to international relations or humanitarian aid and relief.

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