political settlerwot under the *uspices of the Unitetl Yations or within tha frusework of Areb waiation, can avoid further eggrav8tioa 883a enlargement of the prereat conflict. Ueanuhile, fndon4~8ia ~812s upon all countries inv0iv0a to exercise self-restraht and t0 refrain frm actions thet would only l tacrrbatr a situation already close tt* boiling point. lwgt WIB/PV. 5 61 (Mr,) Other focal points of tension and conflict persist in many parts of the globe, notably on the continents of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Although they are now beilpg addressed with greater vigour and more receptivity towards dialogue and negotiation, tbo pace of progress in their comprehensive resolution unfortunately remainm excruciatingly alow. Amesd strife in Afgbaniataa continues , with no clear prospect of a political settlement yot in Bight. Likewise. on the question of Cyprus it is regrettable aat no advance could be made towmds an overalP agreement despite the untiring efforts of the Secretary-General. In the context of Iran-Iraq relations, welcome progresm has recently been made in the implementation of aome key aspects of security Council resolution 598 (19871, involving troop withdrawals and the repatriation of prisonero of war. We fervently hopa that all the other elements of the resolution can QOW be fUlfilled, thus leading to a just and durable peace. ~amibia*s accession to independence regreseata not only the culmination of the heroic struggle Of the Namibian people against colonial domination and racist oppression but also a clear vindication of the role of the United Nationa as the uaiquo multilateral forum to bring freedom and justice to oppressed people everywhere. But the total liberation of Africa will remain unfulfilled until the universally condemned systsm of m in South Africa has been dismantled and replaced by a non-racial democratic government based on majority rule. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a report on international relations, focusing on conflicts, tensions, and political developments in various regions of the world. It mentions specific countries and situations, such as Afghanistan, Cyprus, Iran-Iraq relations, and Namibia, and expresses hopes for peaceful resolutions and the role of the United Nations in promoting freedom and justice. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or other specific sectors, but rather addresses broader political and humanitarian issues.

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