South I,trica should he borne not by that cGrlntry alone but by all members at the international community. 2. South Africa is at present in a serious situation, plaqued hy the sustained unrest and hy the seauence ot’ riots and repression that has claimed more than 700 lives in the past year. The Government ot Japan, witnessinq this situation, helieves that there is an urqent need tor the Government ot South Atrica to state clearly and uneauivocal\y that it intends to aholish apartheid and enter unconditionally into discussions with the leaders ot the black commurlit.y cjn specltic steps leadinq to that end. We call upon all involved to loin their enerqies in search ot a neqotiated solution. 3. The Government ot Japan has taken severer measures aqainst South Atri(-a than those taken by other countries trom a standpoint that it stronqly opposes apart he id. And also trom the standpoint that it appeals tar an early end to apartheid, the Government of Japan has kept its relations with South Africa down to consular, not diplomatic level, restricted investment and tinanclnq, limltad sportinq, cultural and educational interchanqes, torhidden the export ot arms to South Africa, and retrained trom importinq arms trom that country. Taklnq a tirm stance in reqard to apartheid, the Government ot &Japan will maintain this policy. However, takinq into account moves In other countries and in the United Nations, ttank exchanqes or opinion wlth the countries of the Orqanizatlon ot Atr ican Unity, particularly southern Atrican States, and such recent developments In the country itselt as Its apartheld retorms, #Japan has been studylnq carrtully what action it can -take in addition. c 4. As a result, the Government of: Japan, in a spirit ot co-operat Ion with other countries and with a view to strenqtheninq the basis tor a smooth transitron to a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a government communiqué, addressing the situation in South Africa and the country's policies regarding apartheid. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a formal statement or a policy document. The content focuses on the political situation in South Africa, the government's stance on apartheid, and its implications for international relations. While there is no direct mention of economic development or other specific sectors, the text implies that the government's policies may have economic implications.

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