international geopolitical dimension oftheconflict. Thewithdrawal ofallforeign troopsaswellasofsupport forguerrilla activity, isalsocentral toapeaceful settlement inAfghanistan. Theprinciple~lat A/40/PV.2l 13 (Mr.Asamoah, Ghana) ofnon-interference intheinternal affairsofAfghanistan mustberespected byall concerned inthedispute. WeurgetheSecretary-General tocontinue hisefforts towardsthisendthrough theproximity talksconducted byhisspecial representative. Itisahappycoincidence thatthisyear,thefortieth anniversary ofthe unitedNations, alsomarksthetwenty-fifth anniversary oftheadoption ofthe Declaration ontheGranting ofIndependence toColonial Countries andPeoples, adopted bytheGeneral Assembly asresolution 1514(XV)on14December 1960.The historic significance ofthisDeclaration isevident inthegreatly enlarged membership oftheunitedNations today. Thevastmajority ofMemberstatespresent heretodayowetheirfreedom andindependence tothefirmanddecisive assault launched bytheUnitedNations toeradicate theevilofcolonialism fromtheface oftheearth. WerecallthatmanyMemberStatesatthetimewerenotinfavourof theDeclaration but,onceadopted, itquickly gainedinternational support and provedtobeaturning pointinmodernhistory forusall.Regrettably, however, wemustrecordonthisotherwise happyanniversary thattheprocess of decolonization isstillnotcomplete inseveralcases,suchasNewCaledonia and, principally, insouthern Africa. Namibia anditslong-suffering peoplearestillheldundertheoppressive and illegalcolonial yokeofracistSouthAfrica.Itisclearthatunderlying South Africa's actions onNamibia hasalwaysbeenanall-pervasive pattern ofduplicity andbadfaith. However, nowevenSouthAfricaitselfseemstohaverunoutof tricksandhashadtocomeintotheopenwithitsrealintention ofcontinuing to holdNamibia firmlyinitscolonial gripbyinstalling theso-called interim government. Thatactconfirms SouthAfrica's determination tosetupapuppet regimeinNamibia.HR/at A/40/PV.21 14 (Mr.Asamoah, Ghana) Thatracistregimehasclearly nointerest intheunitedNations independence planforNamibia andhasdruJllmed upeveryirrelevant excusefordelaying its implementation. Therealpurpose ofSouthAfricaistocircumvent security council resolution 435(1978)altogether; buttheUnitedNations shouldnotparmitthe charade tocontinue anylonger andshouldensurethatSouthAfricatackles theonly realoutstanding issueintheUnitedNations planforNamibia, whichisSOuth Africa'S choiceofth~electoral systemtobeusedinushering theTerritory to independence. SouthAfricaisobviously tryingtobuytimeinitslatestactions. Eventhe proPOnents of"constructive engagement- havebeendismayed byitandhavejoined theinternational community inroundly condemning theillegal moveandindeclaring itnullandvoid.TheUnitedNationsshouldexertpressure ontheSouthAfrican Government toproceed totheindependence ofNamibia without anyfurther delay. Bydintofrepetitive propaganda, theso-called policyoflinkage hasbeen elevated tothestatusofafull-fledged precondition fortheimplementation of security Council resolution 435(1978). Thustheindependence ofNamibia hasbeen hijacked andtakenhostage apparently tosecurethewithdrawal ofCubantroopsfrom Angola-anissuewhichistotally irrelevant totheUnitedNations independence planforNamibia. Itcannotberepeated toooftenandtoostrongly thatAngola, intheexercise ofitsnational sovereignty, haseveryrighttostation onitssoilwhatever troops itchooses toassistinthedefence ofitsterritorial integrity. WasSOuthAfrica notresponsible inthefirstplace, throughitsaggression, fortheintroduction of CubantroopsintoAngola? IsSouthAfricanotstillpersisting initssupport of bandits andcounterrevolutionaries operating inAngola? IsitnotSouthAfrica whichcarried outanabortive commando attempt inMaytoblowupoilinstallations intheCabinda province ofAngola? TheracistregimeonlywantstheCubantroopsHR/at A/40/PV.21 15 (Mr.Asanoah. Ghana) outoftheway80thatitcanbavetheunfettered freedom touraderminethe independence andsovereignty ofAngolaandofotherfront-line Statesonthefalse pretext thattheyharbour Africa~ National Congress freedom fighters. Itlssignificant thatSouthAfrica anditssupporters haveconveniently ignored Angola's offerofaphasedwithdrawal ofCuba.'ltroopsincluded inthe LusakaAccords. Angolahasbeenperfectly reasonable andgoneoutofi.tswayto seekacoapromise ontheissue. wetherefore cannotallowthefreedom and independence ofthepeopleofNamibia tobesacrificed onthealtarofthe so-called linkage andconstructive engagement.lV4H/6 A/40/PV.21 16 (Mr.Asamoah, Ghana)
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech discussing the political situation in Afghanistan and Namibia, with a focus on international relations, colonialism, and the role of the United Nations. It does not mention economic development, natural resources, or any other specific sectors typically associated with the categories listed. Instead, it emphasizes the need for peaceful settlements, non-interference in internal affairs, and the respect for sovereignty.

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