democratic non-racial society inSouthAfrica. TheNordic countries notewithsatisfaction thatsignificant andpositive developments havebeguninSouthAfrica, holding outhopethatprofound changes are nowwithin reach. However, theypointoutthatfundamental elements ofthebasic pillars oftheapartheid system arestillinforce. Inconsideration ofthis,theNordic countries reaffirm thattheirpolicy towards SouthAfrica continues tobebasedonthecentral elements ofthe1988 Nordic Programme ofAction. TheNordic countries willthusmaintain thepressure ontheSouthAfrican Government, including economic sanctions, untilthereisclear evidence ofprofound andirreversible changes inSouthAfrica. IntheviewoftheNordic countries, lasting changes inSouthAfrica should be achieved bynegotiations andbypeaceful means. Theyjointherestofthe international community inurging theSouthAfrican Government andrepresentatives Ofthemajority population tocarryoutrealnegotiations forthetotalabolition oftheapartheid system inanatmosphere freefromviolence orthreats of violence. Allparties inSouthAfrica should follow theexample setbytheANCand theSouthAfrican Government andcommit themselves tofinding peaceful solutions without resorting toviolence. TheNordic countries willcontribute tothepromotion ofthedialogue andthe process ofdemocratization inSouthAfrica. Inthelightoftheprogress made during thetalksbetween theANCandtheSouthAfrican Government. theNordic Governments feelthattherearegrounds forhoping thatsuchchanges maybedecided inthenottoodistant future. TheNordic countries havealready madesomeadjustments intheirvisa provisions withaviewtoincreasing opportunities forcontacts thatcould contribute tofurthering thedialogue andthedemocratization process. Theywill continuously reassess theNordic measures against SouthAfrica andconsider changes inthelightofdevelopments. Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement from the Nordic countries regarding their policy towards South Africa, focusing on the country's transition towards a democratic non-racial society. The content discusses the Nordic countries' stance on sanctions, negotiations, and democratization, indicating a strong emphasis on politics and governance.

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