EXwrte Act, 1983, which empowere the Minleter for Industrv, Trade, Commerce and ‘Fourism to make orders suhjectinq the export of certain cateaorics of qoods to a licensina reauirement. Thie power ie currently exercired Under the Control of Exports Order, 1983, S.I. No. 405 of 1983. Part II of the schedule to this order requires the issue of a licence bv the Minister prior to the exwrt of arms, ammunition, explosives and military and naval storee and eauipment to places other than Great Britian or Northern Ireland. 2. Ireland has strictly observed the embarao on the sale of arme and military eauipment to South Africa on a voluntary basis since 1963 arxl in pursuance of Security Council resolution 418 (1977) eince 1977. (For further information, see document A/40/22/Add. 4.) IOriqinalt Enqlishl (See document A/40/22/Add. 4.1 LESOTHO ioriqinBlr EnaliBhl 1. In view of Lesotho’s qeoqraohical positirln BB an enclave within South Africa and thus not a transit State to South Africa, and the fact that. Leaotho doee not manufacture or produce anv arme or weapons and that the small arm6 and ammunition -100 received in Leeotho are eolely for internal use, it ham not been thought neceseary, UP till now, to embark on such leqielativt or other mtaturet. 2. However Lesotho would not aesiet or in any way facilitate acouisition of arma by South Africa. LIBYAN ARAB JAHAHIRIYA [Oriqinalt Enalirhl The Libyan Arab Jamshiriya in fully committed to hovcott South Afrtca in all military, economic, cultural and emial aspects , and the Jamahiriya ia aqainst anv kind of relations with this racist rbgimt. MEXICO [Original: Spanish1 1. The Government of Mt%ico hae alwavs qivtn staunchest supuort to measures recommended by the United Nations General Aastmblv and to resolutions of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, trade, and diplomacy, with a focus on the export of certain goods, particularly arms and military equipment. It mentions various countries' stances on the sale of these goods to South Africa, and the United Nations' involvement in the issue.

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