linked with the continued illegal South African presence in Namibia and the refusal of the Pretoria Government to accept the immediate and unconditional implementation of resolution 435 (1978). In his report of 6 September 1985 [S/Z7444 to the Security Council on the implementation of resolution 566 (1985), the Secretary-General had to note that the South African Government maintained its posi- tion regarding the “linkage” of the implementation of the United Nations settlement plan and the withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola. My delegation deplores this intransigence and recalls that we want an unconditional implementation of resolution 435 (1978) without any pre- conditions. 129. Once again the French Government reaffirms its solidarity with the Government of Angola. We once again appeal to South Africa to put an end to the cycle of vio- lence in southern Africa and to embark upon a course of dialogue and understanding with its neighbours in the region. It is therefore first and foremost important for South Africa to put an end forthwith to a military opera- tion which-and let me strongly emphasize it again- France most strongly condemns. 130. Mr. OKUN (United States of America): The United States strongly deplores all cross-border actions. They are totally inimical to the search for peaceful solutions to the problems besetting southern Africa. We have communi- cated our concern and displeasure regarding this large- scale South African incursion into Angola to the South African Government. It is the long-standing position of the United States Government as well as the international community that South Africa’s presence in Namibia is ille- gal. Consequently, we are not sympathetic to South .Afri- can assertion of any right to conduct military expeditions into Angola under the theory of defending its illegal pres- ence in Namibia. We have asked that all parties in the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by the French Government in the United Nations Security Council, addressing the situation in southern Africa, specifically the conflict between South Africa and Angola. The statement focuses on the political situation, mentioning the illegal presence of South Africa in Namibia, the refusal to implement a UN resolution, and the condemnation of a military operation. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the category should be related to international relations or politics.

**Category**
International relations