freedom and national independence, will continue to support efforts aimed at the speediest possible elimination of the racist r&gime in Southern Rhodesia so that the people of Zimbabwe may be free and independent and their country may become yet another sovereign African State, the Republic of Zimbabwe. 77. In decisions adopted at the April 1973 plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, it was stressed yet again that the unaltered policy of the Soviet Union towards the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America which struggle for their freedom, for the affirmation of their independence and for economic and social progress is one of active support for this just struggle. As before, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, in opposition to imperialism, colonialism and racism, will firmly follow in all its international policy activities the socialist, Leninist line, will give support to peoples defending their right to independence and national progress and will pursue the policy approved by the Twenty-Pour& Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union to the effect that hot-beds of racism must be universally boycotted and condemned, 78. The Soviet delegation will study carefully the draft resolutions just submitted by the distinguished Permanent Representative of Kenya, Mr. Odero-Jowi, on behalf of the three African members of the Council. We congratulate the delegations of those three African States on the initiative they have taken in preparing the draft resolutions. We shall support all measures aimed at putting an effective end tc the violation of sanctions against Southern Rhodesia and at extending sanctions to include South Africa and Portug& 79. Mr. JANKOWITSCH (Austria): Mr. President, it is a pleasant duty, in taking the floor for the first time t&s month, to offer you the warm wishes of the Austrian 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a statement of political support and solidarity with African countries, specifically Zimbabwe, and condemnation of racism and colonialism. The language used is diplomatic and formal, suggesting that it is a formal document or speech. The text does not mention specific economic, social, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the political and ideological aspects of the situation.

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