provocative and aggressive acts committed by the illegal minority regime in Southern Rhodesia against the security and territorial integrity of the People's Republic of Mozambique, Reajfirmi11g the inalienable right of the people of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) to self-determination and independence, in accordance with General Assembly reso· lution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, and the legitimacy of their struggle to secure the enjoyment of such rights, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, Recalling its resolution 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968 imposing sanctions against Southern Rhodesia. 22 /hid., Thirty-first Year, Supplement for January, Fehruan· and March 1976. 23 /hid., document S/12005, annex. 24 Ibid., 111irty-first Year, 1890th meeting. 7 Recalli11g .fitrther its resolutions 277 ( 1970) of 18 March 1970and318(1972)of28July 1972, Noti11g with apprcciaticm the decision of the Government of Mozambique to sever immediately all trade and com­ munication links with Southern Rhodesia in accordance with the decision of the Council and in strict observance of economic sanctions. Co11sidffi11g that this decision constitutes an important contribution to the realization of the United Nations objectiws in Southern Rhodesia in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Charter. Rccog11i:i11g that the action of the Government of Mozambique is in accordance with resolution 253 ( 1968), Bearing i11 111i11d the provisions of Articles 49 and SO of the Charter. I. CcJ111111mds the Government of Mozambique for its decision to sever all ccono111ic and trade relations with Southern Rhodesia: 2. Cl111de11111s all provocative and aggressive acts, in­ cluding military incursions, against the People's Republic of Mozambique by the illegal minority ~egime of Southern Rhodesia; 3. Takes 11ote of the urgent and special economic need5 of Mozambique arising from its implementation of reso­ lution 253 ( 1968), as indicated in the statement by its Minister for Foreign Affairs: 4. Appeals to all States to provide immediate financial. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement condemning the actions of the government of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and supporting the government of Mozambique's decision to sever economic ties with Southern Rhodesia. The statement focuses on the political and economic aspects of the conflict, emphasizing the rights of the people of Southern Rhodesia to self-determination and independence. The language used suggests that the main concern is the international relations and politics of the region, rather than economic development, natural resources, or other specific issues.

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