with the parties since that time suggest that there exists a real potential for further progress, but this will only happen if they summon the political will to take further decisions towards peace. 45. Our desire to make clear our opposition to South Africa’s action in Namibia has convinced us not to oppose this resolution. However, there were a number of elements in it on which we are not in agreement and which led us, reluctantly, to abstain. We find it hard to reaffirm resolu- tions that we did not affirm in the first place. Our central concern is that mandatory sanctions are not likely to advance the cause of peace and Namibian independence. Rather, it is our judgement that they are likely to retard that goal. We also believe that economic development is likely to encourage the necessary social and political changes in South Africa and promote the elimination of the abhorrent policy of apartheid. We cannot, therefore, in good faith conscientiously join in urging others to under- take actions which we believe would slow down the achievement of that objective. 46. Mr. SAFRONCHUK (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) (interpretationfrom Russian): The Soviet delega- tion supported the draft resolution introduced by a group of non-aligned countries members of the Council. We voted in favour of that resolution because it condemns the racist regime of South Africa for its continued illegal occu- pation of Namibia, in flagrant defiance of resolutions of the General Assembly and decisions of the Security Coun- cil, and also for its installation of a puppet regime in Windhoek. 47. A positive aspect of the resolution that has been adopted is the fact that it unambiguously rejects linking the independence of Namibia to irrelevant and extraneous issues. The resolution contains a warning for the racist 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political resolution related to South Africa's occupation of Namibia and the potential for peace and independence in the region. The language used is diplomatic and focused on international relations, sanctions, and the actions of governments. This suggests that the category is likely to be related to international relations and politics.

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