Recalling its resolution 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968 imposing sanctions against Southern Rhodesia. 22 /hid., Thirty-first Year, Supplement for January, Fehruan· and March 1976. 23 /hid., document S/12005, annex. 24 Ibid., 111irty-first Year, 1890th meeting. 7 Recalli11g .fitrther its resolutions 277 ( 1970) of 18 March 1970and318(1972)of28July 1972, Noti11g with apprcciaticm the decision of the Government of Mozambique to sever immediately all trade and com­ munication links with Southern Rhodesia in accordance with the decision of the Council and in strict observance of economic sanctions. Co11sidffi11g that this decision constitutes an important contribution to the realization of the United Nations objectiws in Southern Rhodesia in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Charter. Rccog11i:i11g that the action of the Government of Mozambique is in accordance with resolution 253 ( 1968), Bearing i11 111i11d the provisions of Articles 49 and SO of the Charter. I. CcJ111111mds the Government of Mozambique for its decision to sever all ccono111ic and trade relations with Southern Rhodesia: 2. Cl111de11111s all provocative and aggressive acts, in­ cluding military incursions, against the People's Republic of Mozambique by the illegal minority ~egime of Southern Rhodesia; 3. Takes 11ote of the urgent and special economic need5 of Mozambique arising from its implementation of reso­ lution 253 ( 1968), as indicated in the statement by its Minister for Foreign Affairs: 4. Appeals to all States to provide immediate financial. technical and material assistance to Mozambique, so that Mozambique can carry out its economic development programme normally and enhance its capacity to im­ plc111ent fully the system of sanctions: 5. Requests the United Nations and the organizations and programmes concerned, in particular the Economic and Social Council, the United Nations Development Pro­ gramme. the World Food Programme, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and all United Nations 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution by the United Nations regarding the economic sanctions imposed on Southern Rhodesia and the actions taken by the Government of Mozambique to comply with those sanctions. The text mentions economic assistance, financial support, and technical aid, which suggests that the focus is on economic development. Additionally, the text references international organizations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, which are often involved in economic development and financial assistance.

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