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 refrain from having any dealings with the so-called indepen­ dent Transkei or other bantustans; 1. Commends the Government of Lesotho for its deci­ sion not to recognize the so-called independence of the Transkei: 3. Condemns any action by South Africa intended to coerce Lesotho into according recognition to the bantustan Transkei; 4. Calls upon South Africa to take immediately all necessary steps to reopen the border posts; 5. Appeals to all States to provide immediate financial, technical and material assistance to Lesotho so that it can carry out its economic development programmes and enhance its capacity to implement fully the United Nations resolutions on apartheid and bantustans; 6. Requests the United Nations and the organizations and programmes concerned, in particular the United Nations Development Programme, the World Food Pro­ gramme and all the United Nations specialized agencies, to assist Lesotho in the present situation and to consider periodically the question of economic assistance to Lesotho as envisaged in the present resolution; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political decision made by the Government of Lesotho regarding the recognition of the bantustan Transkei, and the subsequent reaction of the United Nations. The text also mentions the economic needs of Lesotho and the need for international assistance. This suggests that the category should be related to economic and international affairs.

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