ment of their independence. 30. As a sponsor of General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) containing the DeclaratSon on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and as one of the members of the Special Committee related to it,2 my delegation has closely followed the developments which have finally led to the inde- pendence of the Bahamas. The endeavours of the Government of the Bahamas to achieve progress for its people in all walks of life are well known. We are sure that independence wixll lead to f@her progress. 31. My delegation would also like to congratulate the United Kingdom in successfully fulfilling its inter- national obligation by granting independence to the Bahamas,, thus acting in accordance with the wishes of the people of the Bahamas. 32. This example of the United Kingdom is worthy of emulation by those nations which continuously 2 Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Indc- pendence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. 19. Besides, Yugoslavia has been consistently aware of the role of Caribbean and Latin American coun- tries and peoples in world affairs because of its feeling of affinity with some of the basic preoccupations ,and problems of these countries and of the necessity to establish strong and friendly ties with the countries of that region. As a matter of fact, we share the same supreme concerns for peace and peaceful coexistence, for national independence and sovereignty and, espe- cially, for equitable international political and economic relations. That is the reason why we follow with par- ticular sympathy the struggle for progress and for the political and economic emancipation of ‘these countries and that is why we are gratified to see the removal of the remnants of colonialism and foreign domination 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement from a country, Yugoslavia, congratulating the United Kingdom on granting independence to the Bahamas. The text highlights the importance of independence and sovereignty, and the need for equitable international relations. The tone is diplomatic and congratulatory, suggesting that the text is focused on international relations and politics rather than specific sectors like economy or industry.

**Category**
International relations