withstand thedestructive consequences ofthepolicies ofeeartheid. Wesincerely hopethatassistance tothefront-line States, theotherneighbouring States, the liberation movements andotherpolitical forceswillbeco~tinued andincreased. Theprospects forpeaceintheregioncreateappropriate conditions inwhich theinternational community canworkonacomprehensive andintegrated planto assistthecountries oftheregiontorebuildtheireconomies, whichhavsbeen severely devastated bywar. Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryEMS/6 AltA4/PV.98 18 (Mr.Comissario, Momambigue) •Asmembers areaware,alongside theefforts intheregiontodismantle An~rtheid, otherimportant efforts areunderwaytoputanendtodestabili~ation andtorestore peaceinthecountries oftheregion~ Currentl~, theGovernments of Mozambique andAngolaaredeeplyinvolved intremendous efforts torestore peace andtranquillity intheircountries, tonormalize lifeandtobringaboutthe profound democratization oftheirrespective societies. Itisimportant toensure thatthoseefforts arenotjeopardized bymaliciQus interference fromoutside. On thecontrary, theydeserve faithful andgenuine support sotheycanleadrapidly to theachievement oftheirnobleobjectives. Finally, Ishouldliketoreiterate ourhopethatthepresent deliberations willgreatly contribute toourcommonendeavours toeliminate epartheid inSouth Africaandtobringaboutthepeace,stability andco-operation solongcherished bythepeoples ofsouthern Africa. Mr.MQUSSA (Egypt) (interpretation fromArabic): Wearegathered here todaytoassesstheprogress intheimplementation oftheDeclaration onAnartheid anditsDestructive ~onsequences inSouthern Af~ica# whichwasadopted unanimously on14December 1989astheculmination oftheworkoftheGeneral Assembly atits sixteenth special session. Webelieve thestarting-point fornegotiations andthe yardstick bywhichtogaugethemmustbetheprinciples, objecti~es andguidelines setoutintheDeclaration, whichexpresses thegenuine wil!oftheinternational community andlaysdownanecessary programme ofactionfortheelimination ofthe anarthaid system. Thereisnodoubtthatourevaluation mustbebasedfirstandforemoat onthe eventsoftheninemonthssincetneadoption ofthatDeclaration assessed through closemonitoring ofthedevelopments withinSouthAfricareflected inthe comprehensive reportoftheSecretary-General~ submitted on1July1990in Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryEMS/6 Al44/PV.98, 19-20 (Mr.Moussa, Egypt) accordance withparagraph 10oftheDeclaration, andoninternational andregional ~eactions, including thatofAfricaassetoutinthecommuniques fromthemeeting ofAfrican HeadsofStateorGovernment, heldinJulyatAddisAbaba,themeetiu':I ~ffront-line StatesheldearlierthismonthatLusakaandthemeeting ofthe Organization ofAfrican Unity's AgHocCommittee onSouthern Africa, heldon 8September atKampala. Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryRM/7 Al44/PV.9S 21 (Mr.Moussa, ?gypt) Weareunanimouly agreedontheneedtoputanandtotheunacceptable aituation thatobtains insouthern Africaasadirectresultofthepolicios and practices ofopartheid. Weareunanimously &qreedontheneedforthecomplete and irreversible elimination ofthesystGmofAPartheid, whichiscounter toalllaws, normsandmoralprinciples. TheDeclaration setsforththemeansforsolvinq that problem. Itstresses theneedforaneqotiatinq process leading toapeaceful settlement, onethatrequires thattheSouthAfrican raqimeshowitsreadiness to engaqeingenuine andserious neqotiations resultinq inthespeedyestablishment of anewconstitutional orderinthecountry andmakinqwayforaunited, democratic andnon-racial SouthAfricawhosepeoplewouldenjoyjustice andsecurity through theexercise ofuniversal, equalsuffrage bysecretballot. Thecircumstances necessary fortheinitiation andsuccess ofsuch neqotiations havebeenestablished. Thepresent Government ofSouthAfricais requested toreleaseallpolitical prisoners anddetainees, toliftallbansand restrictions andtoremoveitstroopsfromthetownships, toendthestageof emerqency andtoceaseallpolitical trials. Weareunanimously 8qreedthatthe present measures designed tocompeltheGovernment ofSouthAfricatoabolish the systemofapartheid immediately andcompletely mustnotberelaxeduntilthereis clearevidence ofirreversible andprofound change. Theinternational c:ommunity isunanimous initscondemnation oftheinhumane racistpolicies oftheGovernment ofSouthAfrica. Theinternational community has
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the international community's efforts to address the consequences of apartheid in South Africa, particularly in the context of economic development, humanitarian aid, and international relations. The text mentions the need for assistance to front-line states, the liberation movements, and other political forces, which suggests a focus on humanitarian aid and relief. Additionally, the text discusses the need for the international community to work together to rebuild the economies of the region, which falls under the category of economic development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Economic development