41. With regard to the first part of the Programme of Action, which concerned international action against apartheid, the most far-reaching practices adopted by the Brazilian Government for many years, in compliance with United Nations resolu­ tions, had been transformed into law on 9 August 1985. The decree signed by the President of the Republic on that date prohibited cultural, artistic and sports exchanges with South Africa and the export of petroleum and its by-products, as well as arms, ammunition and any related material, to that country, and forbade the transit through Brazilian territory of any military or paramilitary material bound for South Africa or the territory of illegally­ occupied Namibia. 42. There were no Brazilian investments, credit lines, official trade promotion or official support for tourism vis-a-vis South Africa. The co-operation between Brazil and the front-line States had been constantly expanding, both on a bilateral basis and through the Southern African Defence Co-ordination Committee, whose annual conferences Brazil had attended since 1980. Likewise, Brazilian support for the people struggling against oppression in South Africa and Namibia took the form of contributions to the pertinent United Nations funds and other initia­ tives, such as the seminar organized at Rio de Janeiro for members of SW APO in 1984, and courses in the Portuguese language held at Campinas in 1985, also for members of that liberation movement. 43. From document E/1986/14 and Add.l it was apparent that few Governments had submitted time­ ly replies to the questionnaire distributed by the Secretary-General. In several United Nations organs, discussions had been going on concerning the diffi­ culties many countries faced in complying with their innumerable reporting obligations. Brazil was one of them: while it supported and participated in the initiatives adopted within the United Nations frame­ work to combat racism and racial discrimination, its 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the actions taken by the Brazilian government in compliance with United Nations resolutions regarding apartheid in South Africa and Namibia. The measures mentioned are largely related to international relations, trade, and cooperation, rather than specific sectors such as economic development, industry, or education. The focus is on the government's actions and policies, rather than humanitarian aid or relief.

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