of the resolution, South Africa·s sole motivation, after numerous appeals and warnings to the Lesotho Gov­ ernment, was to defend itself against terrorism in­ volving the destruction of life and property in South Africa. Concerning paragraph 6, the South African Gov­ ernment is in full accord that peaceful means should be employed to settle international disputes. But the pur­ suit of peace is not a unilateral task; other parties must also play their part. The United Nations must itself shoulder a large measure of responsibility for its moral and material encouragement of terrorist aggression against South Africa. South Africa exercises restraint and patient diplomacy in the pursuit of peace but re­ serves the right, in the last resort, to take effective measures to defend the lives and property of its citi­ zens. With reference to paragraph _7 of resolution 527 ( 1982-), I wish to point out that South Africa has re­ peatedly and publicly declared its desire to live in peace with its neighbours. It is willing to translate this wish into concrete action by concluding not only non­ aggression pacts with its neighbours but also treaties which would reciprocally prohibit the use of territories for attacks. Nothing is more indicative of South Af­ rica's commitment to the ideals of the Charter of the United Nations than this offer, which has been so often extended but to which the response has· been discouraging. I trust that you will use your good offices to encour­ age others to follow the path of peace in southern Africa. (Signed) R. F. BOTHA Minister of Foreign Affairs and Information of South Africa DOCUMENT S/15599 Letter dated 8 February 1983 from the representative of Jordan to the President of the Security Council [Original: Arabic] [8 February /983] 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Information of South Africa, R.F. BotHA, defending the country's actions and motivations in response to a UN resolution. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international relations, security, and conflict resolution. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
International relations