ing with resolution 435 (1978), will prove in the long term to be in South Africa’s own true interest. Not least for that reason, we believe that the work of the contact group has not yet been completed and that the possibilities open to it have not yet been exhausted. 21. The Government of the Federal *Republic of Ger- many will follow developments in Namibia with unfailing attention. In doing so it will stay in close consultation with the other members of the contact group. Despite all the setbacks it will not tire in its joint efforts with them to achieve the early implementation of resolution 435 (1978). We are convinced that a peaceful settlement of the Na- mibia question will also be conducive to regional detente and to a reduction of military presence alien to the area. 22. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Mr. Mochtar Kusumaat- madja. I welcome him and invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 23. Mr. KUSUMAATMADJA (Indonesia): Let me first express my sincere appreciation to you, Sir, and to the other members of the Council for having given me the opportunity of participating in the present deliberations on a question of great concern to all of us. In congratulat- ing you on your assumption of the presidency, I wish to assure you of my high regard for your well-known diplo- matic skills and experience, qualities which will certainly prove indispensable to our effort to make concrete pro- gress towards Namibian independence. 24. I should like also to pay deserved tribute to the Min- ister for Foreign Affairs and to the representative of Thai- land for the impeccable manner in which the Council’s 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing a resolution related to Namibia and its independence. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a discussion among government representatives. The context suggests that the resolution is a political issue, and the statement is focused on the international community's efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement.

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