for Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Mr. Isidoro Malmierca Peoli. I welcome him and invite him to take a place at the Coun- cil table and to make his statement. 86. Mr. MALMIERCA PEOLI (Cuba) (interpretation from Spanish): Only a few days ago, on 20 September, the Security Council adopted a resolution which, inter alia, strongly condemned the racist regime of South Africa for its armed invasions of the People’s Republic of Angola and 8 furthermore demanded that South Africawithdraw forth- with and unconditionally all its military forces from that country’s territory. 87. Nevertheless, the racist Pretoria regime has not only once again ignored a resolution of this body, which is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security, but, in open defiance of the authority of the Council and the will of the international community, stepped up its aggression against Angola, initiating an escalation by using its air force to provide cover for its . infantry, which, in express violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the decisions of the Council, continues to sow death and destruction in the sovereign territory of a Member State of the United Nations. 88. The significance of this is that the racist authorities have ceased to attempt to conceal their true designs. They are publicly voicing their determination to continue their attacks and acts of aggression against Angola and are now overtly proclaiming their determination to carry out open war against Angola. 89. Long ago, in this very forum, Cuba denounced the goals pursued by the Pretoria racists through these actions. South Africa is seeking to protect the mercenary bands of UNITA from the unerring blows that have been inflicted upon them in recent months by FAPLA and at the same time to distract the attention of international public opin- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech given by a representative of Cuba at the United Nations Security Council, discussing the situation in Angola and the aggression of South Africa against the country. The focus is on the political and military situation, with no mention of economic, social, or environmental issues. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a tone of condemnation and concern.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief