as Head of State, he has not hesitated to practise a broad policy of openness throughout the whole world and to diversify our international relat,ions. The foreign policy of Renewal, instituted by President Bongo, means precisely extension of the hand of friendship to all countries that share with Gabon idealsof freedom' justice and peace, and also that, of mutual respect, rejecting all interference in the internal affairs of other St,ates. In t,he course of the past 20 years, Gabon has not only strengthened its tinks with its traditional friendsbut has also culti.vated new links in all part.s of the world, particularly with certain countries that would formerly have been considered as gutcasts in vlew of their ideology. 6. The practical expression of this policy of openness has been the visits to Gabon of numerous Heads of State and Governnent missions. As for President Bongo, he has eacb year made pilgrimages across the five continents. The object of the President is to cultivate friendships, est.ablish contacts, exchange views and settle i.ssues, but above all to propose concrete measures with a view to developing and strengthening peaceful relations between Gabon and the other countries of the world. 7. In Africa, Gabon, as a founder member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), seeks to establish a clirnate of peace and mutual understanding. In recentyears tbe long-standing links between the Gabonese people and the brother peoples of Africa have been strengthened, particularly by bilateral and multilateral co-operation in the economic, scientitic and technical fields. 8. with regard to bilateral co-operation, Gabon has always favoured closercollaboration with a nunber of African countries, and t,his collaboration has been expressed by the signing of many agreements which determine the conditions and forms of co-operation between thern. Among these we nay mention all the agreements establishing permanent joint conmissions for co-operation with friendly
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the foreign policy of Gabon, particularly under the leadership of President Bongo, and its efforts to establish relationships with other countries. The focus is on diplomacy, international relations, and cooperation, with mentions of visits by heads of state, agreements, and exchanges. This suggests that the category should be related to international relations or diplomacy.

**Category**
International trade, Culture