UN General Assembly
1982

Arusha meeting my delegation endorsed the call for a Geneva-type conference at which all outstanding issues should be discussed and resolved together in a comprehensive manner. The early scheduling of such a conference may help intensify current efforts to overcome South Africa's intransigence. Despite the many obstacles that continue to block the way to securing Namibia's independence, the negotiating process has shown some signs of progress, as noted in the Secretary-General's report. Every effort should be made, however, to compel South Africa to negotiate in good faith and within the guidelines established by resolution 435 (1978). 232. It is disturbing to all of us that, despite the condemnation of the system of apartheid by almost all Member States, South Africa continues to ignore the repeated appeals of the international community to end the practice of 233. Guided by the important decisions adopted at the International Conference on Sanctions against South Africa, held in Paris in 1981, my delegation is convinced that the international community should intensify its solidarity with the people of South Africa by maintaining and