w"ternal reforms beingadvanced bytheGovernment ofSouthAfricafallfarshortofOntheproblemofAfghanistan, Ioncemorecalluponallparties concerned forTheproblemofMiddleEastpeaceandthesituation inLebanon remaincauses theissuespersonally withtheleadersofthesecountries aswellaswith theleaders ofthecountries concerned, Japanwillcontinue itsefforts tofoster thesametime,Istrongly support theefforts oftheSecretary-General andverythisend.ThisJulyIvisited Jordan, SyriaandSaudiArabia, whereIdiscussed thepromptwithdrawal ofallSoviettroops, therestoration oftheAfghanpeople's righttoself-determination andasafeandhonourable returnfortherefugees. At thefirmposition thatitmustbeabolished totally andwithout delay. Theconsultation withlike-minded countries, tomakestrenuous andpatientefforts to muchhopethatprogress willbemadeintheongoing proximity talks.responsibility isthemaintenance ofinternational peaceandsecurity, toplayan present theirpositions there.impartial andevenmoreactiverolefortheresolution oftheconflict, Iearnestly bytheparties concerned forpeaceintheMiddleEast.Inthebeliefthatpresent Chaizman AzafatofthePalestine LibeLation OLganization. Subsequently Ialsohadregion, Japanstrongly hopesthatallpartieswillredouble theirefforts towardsfordeepconcern. Japanhasthehighest regardfortheseriousefforts beingmadehopethatthedaywillsoonarrivewhenthetwosidescomebeforetheCouncil to afrankexchange ofviewswiththeIsraeli leadership. Through suchdialogues withNR/edNR/ed A/tO/W.7 33----_._-----~~~~~~~~~~~~~---- (Hr.Abe,Japan) theexpectations thathadbeenraisedinSouthAfrica andabroad. Japandeeply deplores thepresent situation inSouthAfrica - asituation thathastakenatoll ofhundreds oflivesoverthepastyear. Underthecircumstances, Japanbelieves thereisanurgentneedforthe Governme!1t ofSouthAfricatostateclearly andinnQun~ertain terms ~atit intends todisb8nd apartheid andenterunconditionally intodiscussions withthe leaders oftheblackcomm..nity onspecific stepstowards endingthatsystem. Japan callsuponallinvolved tojointheirenergies inthesearchforanegotiated solution. ~apanhasbeenasteadfast opponent ofapartheid, anditsmeasures against SouthAfricaareamongthestrictest ofthosetakenbyindustrialized democracies. Moreover, Japanisdetermined totakewhatever stepsitconsiders necessary until theGovernment ofSouthAfrica embarks upondrastic andspecific reforms forthe abolition ofapartheid. OntheissueofNamibian inde"-ndence, Japanhopesthatitwillbeattained speedily through thecomplete implementation ofunitedNations Security Council resolutions 385(1976)and435(1978). Japan,therefore, considers nullandvoid theestablishment oftheinterimgovernment through theMulti-Pr.xty Conferance, and anyothermeasures takenbytheGovernment ofSouthAfricaincontravention of theseresolutions. Thesituation inLatinAmerica isnotable fortheprogress beingmadetowards democratization inrecentyears. Believing thatdemocratization contributes to LatinAmerica's long-term political stability, Japanwelcomes thistrend. Atthe sametime,however, international political andeconomic difficulties, suchasthe conflicts inCentral America andtheproblem ofburgeoning debtR,continue tobeset theregion.HR/ed A/40/PV.7 34-35 (Mr.Abe,Japan) Indeed, thesituation inCentral America isstilldangerous, andJapanis watching developnp.llts therewithconcern. Japancontinues tosupport thepeace effort5 iJeingmadebytheCOl:ltadora group. Ihopetheseeffortswillgainbroad intern~tional backing, including thatoftherecently formedSouthAmerican support group,andthattheywillbepursued evenmorevigorously. Atthesametime,Japan strongly hopesthattheCentral Amerieancountriesthemselves willmakeeven greater e~forts for ~H:'aceintheregion, aswellasfordemocratization and national reconciL1iation withintheirrespective borders. Japanhasbeenmaintaining &closedialogue withthecountries ofLatin America. Afterleaving NewYorkIshallvisitPanamaandBraziltoholda \lide-l~'" ,~ringexchange ofviewswiththeleadersofthosecountries.Iamalso pleas...£.~;ostatethatwhileIamheretheForeign Minister ofPanamaandtheUnited statesSecretary ofstateandIwillbeexchanging notesontheArrangement Concerning theCommission fortheStudyofAlternatives tothePanamaCanal. Japan ispr~pared totakeanacti:veroleinthematterandinthiswayfurther strengthen itsrelations withthecountries ofLatinAmerica. IshouldlikenexttosayafewwordsonJapan's relations withtheSoviet Union. AsIpointed outinmyaddress tothisGeneral Assembly lastyear,itis extremely unfortunate forbothcountries thattheNorthern Territories issueand theconclusion ofapeacetreatyremainunresolved afteralltheseyears. Continuing without surcease itsquestforanegotiated settlement, Japanhopesto expandandstrengthen itsdialogue withthesovietUnion,andIhopethatthe sovietunionwillrespond inthesamespirit.AP/jh A/40/PV.7 36 (Hr.Abe,Japan)
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech by the Foreign Minister of Japan, discussing various international issues, conflicts, and diplomatic efforts. The focus is on international relations, peacekeeping, and cooperation, with mentions of specific countries and regions. While there are no direct references to economic development, industry, or employment, the speech does touch on international trade and humanitarian aid.

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