time and again, most recently on 28 May in Bonn, on the occasion of the twenty-second anniversary of the found- ing of the Organization ‘of African Unity, when Foreign Minister Genscher addressed that topic. 14. We consider resolution435 (1978) to be the indispen- sable basis for a settlement of the Namibian question. In our view, it is the only basis on whichNamibia can acquire internationally recognized independence. According to that resolution, the constitution’of an independent Na- mibia must be elaborated solely by a constituent assembly convened as a result of free and fair elections under United Nations supervision. 15. The imminent installation of a so-called interim government and of other institutions is an act undertaken by South Africa unilaterally and in violation of the provi- sions of resolution 435 (1978). Furthermore, the South African Government is not authorized to delegate its responsibility for the implementation of the United Nations settlement plan to any political party in Namibia. 16. Resolution 435 (1978) makes no provision for any interim government to be installed by South Africa, but rather for the holding of free and fair elections under the supervision of the United Nations. We are faced with a development that further delays those free elections. Reso- lution 435 (1978) does not envision the holding of a con- stituent assembly outside the scope of the settlement envisaged by the United Nations. We would therefore have to regard the convening of such a constituent assem- bly as a step designed to keep the United Nations out of the process leading to a solution. The United Nations has called for a democratic solution which would give all political groups in Namibia a fair opportunity to help shape the political structure of a future independent Na- mibia. 17. We share the critical view expressed by many delega- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a declaration from a government or international organization regarding a specific issue, in this case, the Namibian question. The language used is formal and official, and the content is focused on international relations, politics, and governance. The text does not mention economic, environmental, or social issues specific to Namibia or the region.

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