the consistently held position of the United Nations on this question; 3. Deeply regrets that there has been no complete and unequivocal clarification of the policy of the Gov­ ernment of South Africa regarding self-determination and independence for Namibia; 4. Solemnly reaffirms the inalienable and impre­ scriptible right of the people of Namibia to self-deter­ mination, national independence and the preservation of their territorial integrity, on which any solution for Namibia must be based, and rejects any interpretation, measure or policy to the contrary; 5. Invites the Secretary-General, on the basis of paragraph 4 above, to continue his valuable efforts, in consultation and close co-operation with the group of the Security Council established in accordance with resolution 309 ( 1972) and, as appropriate, with the assistance of representatives, to ensure that the people of Namibia, freely and with strict regard to the prin­ ciple of human equality, exercise their right to self­ determination and independence, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations; 6. Again calls upon the Government of South Africa to co-operate fully with the Secretary-General in the imolementation of the present resolution in order to bring about a peaceful transfer of power in Namibia; 7. Requests the other parties concerned to continue to extend their valuable co-operation to the Secretary­ General with a view to a~sisting him in the implementa­ tion of the present resolution; 8. Decides that, immediately following the partial renewal of the membership of the Security Council on 1 J anuarv 1973, the Council shall appoint renresenta­ tives to fill the vacancies that will occur in the l!TOUp established in accordance with resolution 309 ( 1972): 9. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of the present resolution as soon as possible and not later than 30 April 1973. Adopted at the 1682nd 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international relations and politics, specifically concerning the independence and self-determination of a country (Namibia) and the role of the United Nations in facilitating this process. The text does not seem to be focused on economic, social, or environmental issues, but rather on political and human rights aspects.

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