UN General Assembly
1993

for far too long has been a hotbed of serious historical and international conflict, namely, the conflict in South Africa, between a people calling for its rights to equality and freedom and a regime that was based on repression and apartheid. Egypt, an African state with an African people, feels glad to see positive developments in South Africa, the most important of which is the agreement on the formation of a transitional Executive Council that would lead towards democracy and equal rights. The Council consists of representatives of majority as well as minority groups and would work within a framework of cooperation, co-existence and understanding. Despite the many obstacles and the great challenges that still lie ahead, the start has been encouraging and developments are promising. In this regard, we recognize the role played by President De Klerk. We also pay tribute to the role played by Nelson Mandela and his companions across the political spectrum in South Africa in turning a new leaf towards a common future. The twenty-ninth African Summit Conference was held