the consistently held position of the United Nations on this question; 3. Deeply regrets that there has been no complete and unequivocal clarification of the policy of the Gov­ ernment of South Africa regarding self-determination and independence for Namibia; 4. Solemnly reaffirms the inalienable and impre­ scriptible right of the people of Namibia to self-deter­ mination, national independence and the preservation of their territorial integrity, on which any solution for Namibia must be based, and rejects any interpretation, measure or policy to the contrary; 5. Invites the Secretary-General, on the basis of paragraph 4 above, to continue his valuable efforts, in consultation and close co-operation with the group of the Security Council established in accordance with resolution 309 ( 1972) and, as appropriate, with the assistance of representatives, to ensure that the people of Namibia, freely and with strict regard to the prin­ ciple of human equality, exercise their right to self­ determination and independence, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations; 6. Again calls upon the Government of South Africa to co-operate fully with the Secretary-General in the imolementation of the present resolution in order to bring about a peaceful transfer of power in Namibia; 7. Requests the other parties concerned to continue to extend their valuable co-operation to the Secretary­ General with a view to a~sisting him in the implementa­ tion of the present resolution; 8. Decides that, immediately following the partial renewal of the membership of the Security Council on 1 J anuarv 1973, the Council shall appoint renresenta­ tives to fill the vacancies that will occur in the l!TOUp established in accordance with resolution 309 ( 1972): 9. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of the present resolution as soon as possible and not later than 30 April 1973. Adopted at the 1682nd 