interim Government to delav the countrv’s independence further. On account of continued act6 of aqression, destahilitation and State terrorlem aaainat independent neiqhhour Staten and throuqh a contlnuoue build-up of ite militarv Dotential, South Africa endangers international peace and securitv. 3. The German Democratic Reoublic firmly aupuorts the arowina international call for comprehtneive lranctions aqainet the r&ime of apartheid under Chaster VII: of the Charter of the United Natione. It welcomes Stcurltv Council reRolution 418 (1977) impoqinq an arms tmbarqo aqainst South Africa , and Rtrictlv respects ite provieione. 4. The German Democratic Republic reiterates that it maintain8 no political, economic or military or other rtlatione whatsoever with South Africa. Thie attitude coincideo with lte continuous principled support for the etruqqle of woplte for 0eace, etcurltv and social Droqreea without imperialiet domination, and aqsinst racism and aearthtidg it ia, furthermore, an outflow of the fundamental etipulatione of ite Conetitution. Article 6 of the Constitution of the German hmoc!ratic Rtpuhlic provider thatr “(1) The German Democratic Rcouhlic, faithful to the interests of the People and ite inttrnat ional ohliqat ions, has eradicated German militarism and nazimn on its territorv, and pursuer a foreiqn oalicv serving socialism and Peace, international fr ttndehio and etcuritv . . . “(3) The German Democratic Rtpuhlic supports the States and woolee f lqht inq aqeinet imperialtern and its colonial rCqime for national freedom and independence in their etruqqlt for social rxoqrt8R . . . “(51 Militarist and rtvanchiet oropaqanda in all forms, warmonqtrinq and the maniftetation of hatred aqainet creeds , races and nations are punished a8 cr imte. * 5. The eocialtet German State will also in the future Bide in firm sOlidaritv with the fiqhtera aqainRt colonialism, racism, fascism and apartheid in clouthtrn Africa who are guided hy their national liberation movements. GREECE IOriainalt Enalishl 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or declaration, specifically addressing the situation in South Africa and the German Democratic Republic's stance on apartheid. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a government or official document. The content focuses on international relations, political principles, and human rights, with no direct mention of economic, environmental, or social issues.

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