the present resolution, the measures provided for in resolutions 217 (1965), 232 (1966) and 253 (1968), as well as those initiated by Member States in imple­ mentation of those resolutions, sh~U •~ontirn1," i.r' effect, 14 Ibid., Supplement for lcmua1y, F1;br1.ar:, an,i M;;rch 1970 . . 1~ Ibid.; at !he I jJ I st mcetlflj, O,.i.bon w,,., '1ddei, !o ,he list of slgnatorie5 of the µresent le11e, 16 The representative of lndla took a pbGe ,,, tht Cotmcil table at !he l.B1rd metiting. on l 3 M1ucf. 1'i'70 5 raking in.to accoum the reports11 of the Comm1ttc,~ •~~tablished in pursuance o{ Security Council resc-~u­ tfon 253 ( 1968), ]Voting with grav~ concern that: (a) The nieasures so far taken have failed to bri:,g tlic rebellion in Southern Rhodesia to an end, ( b) Some States, contrary to resolutions 2 3 2 ( 1966) and 253 { 1968) of the Security Council and to their obligations under Article 25 of the Charter of I he United Nations, have failed to prevent t.rade with th~ illegal regime d Southern Rhodesia, , l') The Gov~rnments of the Republic 11f S,,1,rh Africa and Portugal have continued to give assista.r:<e ~,, the illegal regime of Southern Rhodesia, ihus dimimshing the efk'Cts of the measures decided upon by the Security Coundl, 1. cl) The 5ituaticn in Southe:·;1 Rhodesia cootimws tc, ·Jeteriorate as <1 result of the introduction by ~he ,negal regime of 'lew measur(l'.I, inciuding rl1e {Juf­ \'on.:d :~s!'.umption of republican status, ,iime.d at r,:pr,"s5ing UH~ African people m violation of Gew~r.il, \f,:;VPbly reo,oluticn 1514 ( XV) of 14 Occemhcr i960, - 7'?.ecognizing the legitimacy of the strugg'c of the p.::opk of Southern Rhodesia to secure the enjoyment of their rights as set forth in the Charter and ill ,,odvrmity with the objectives of General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV), 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political and diplomatic situation, specifically the situation in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the measures taken by the Security Council to address the crisis. The text mentions resolutions, trade restrictions, and the illegality of the regime, indicating a focus on international relations and politics.

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