withdrawal of all foreign forces from Angola. This mom- ing, the representative of the MPLA regime asked for action by the Council. We agree. In terms of our preroga- tive under rule 38 of the Security Council’s provisional rules of procedure, we have prepared and requested circu- lation of the draft resolution contained in document S/17522 to give effect to this call. 35. If members of the Council fail to give due considera- tion and support to this draft resolution, I would invite them to tell us with which aspects they disagree. Let me stress that this is a sincere and serious attempt by my Government to bring about peace in our region. It is not an attempt to score political points or to apportion blame for the development of the current situation in Angola. On the contrary, it is designed to serve the interests of south- em Africa as a whole. 36. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the represen- tative of Nigeria, who wishes to make a statement in his capacity as’ Chairman of the Group of African States for October. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 37. Mr. GARBA (Nigeria): In my capacity as Chairman of the Group of African States for the month of October, I should like td congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I am convinced that with your proven skills as a diplomat and negotiator-and, beyond that, as the representative of a great Power committed to maintaining international peace and security-you will discharge your duty with your char- acteristic aplomb. On behalf of the ‘Group of African States, I should like to pledge our full cooperation and support for you and your delegation during your tenure as President of the Council. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic speech discussing a specific political issue, namely the withdrawal of foreign forces from Angola. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with the speaker emphasizing the importance of cooperation and support for a draft resolution. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues, and instead focuses on the political and diplomatic aspects of the situation.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief