tative of Turkey. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 113. Mr. TURKMEN (Turkey): Mr. President, may I first thank you and the members of the Council for the opportunity accorded to me to make a statement on Na- mibia. 114. I wish also to express to you, Sir, our warm congrat- ulations upon the accession of Trinidad and Tobago to the presidency. Your presence here for these meetings is partic- ularly significant and will enable the Council to benefit from your eminent qualities and experience during the discussion of one of the most important issues in which the United Nations is involved. 115. I avail myself of this opportunity to pay tribute to the representative of Thailand for the skill and tact he displayed in presiding over the Council in May, at a time when so many delicate issues had to be tackled. 116. I wish to reiterate on this occasion how much my Government appreciates the constant efforts of the Secretary-General to promote peaceful solutions to numer- ous intractable problems, and in particular to ensure the implementation of the United Nations plan for the inde- pendence of Namibia. We hope that conditions enabling the Secretary-General to continue his endeavours will emerge. 117. These Council meetings are taking place at a time when world public opinion has more than ever focused its attention on developments in southern Africa and is expecting firm international action which can at last per- suade South Africa that it has to alter radically its policies with regard to Namibia and apartheid. If the Council can fulfil the expectation of world public opinion, it will not only contribute decisively to the solution of the current problems in southern Africa, but also provide proof that the United Nations, as it prepares to celebrate its fortieth 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by the representative of Turkey at a United Nations Council meeting, discussing the topic of Namibia and apartheid in South Africa. The language used is diplomatic and focused on international relations, indicating that the topic is likely related to politics and human rights rather than economic or scientific issues.

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