Angola also made its contribution when it informed the Secretary-General of the steps taken “with the essential objective of guaranteeing the inde- pendence of Namibia through the full implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978), of achieving the withdrawal of South African troops from the south of Angola, securing international guarantee for Ango- la’s security, independence and teftitorial integrity, and contributing to the establishment of lasting peace in southern Africa” [see S/16838]. 136. At this crucial stage we must place qyen greater responsibility on the shoulders of the Council, and in par- ticular upon those members of the Council in a position to exert a more decisive influence. Further hesitation in adopt- ing measures to press for the independence of Namibia could result in aggravation of the dispute and tensions in the region. Brazil has always been an unconditional sup- porter of the principle of the peaceful settlement of dis- putes, as enshrined in the Charter. The provisions of the Charter are not only to be quoted but also to be applied. At a juncture at which the occupation of Namibia is threaten- ing the prospects of lasting peace in southern Africa, we believe that the Council must take further action in support of Namibia’s freedom and independence. Brazil reaffirms here that resolution 435 (1978) should be promptly imple- mented, that it is the primary responsibility of the United Nations to guide the independence process, and that we consider it unacceptable to portray the Namibian question as part of an East-West confrontation and to introduce extraneous rivalries in this context, for this casts a shadow over the 25 years of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and the 40 years of the United Nations. ITiie meeting rose at 1.10 p.m. NOTE 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by Brazil to the United Nations, discussing the situation in Namibia and the importance of implementing Security Council resolution 435 (1978) to ensure the independence of Namibia. The statement emphasizes the need for the United Nations to take further action to support Namibia's freedom and independence, and criticizes attempts to portray the Namibian question as an East-West confrontation. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on international relations and diplomacy.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief