UN General Assembly
1982

great efforts for economic development and reorganization. Spain views with satisfaction the convening, under the auspices of the United Nations, of a pledging conference for that Republic, a conference in which it took an active part. It will continue to enhance its links of co-operation with that nation, always adapting them to the will expressed by the people and Government of that nation, in strict respect for its options, its independence and its sovereignty. 226. With respect to the problem of Namibia, we view with concern the fact that our hopes for an imminent settlement are now meeting with new and growing difficulties. Spain considers necessary the immediate implementation of the plans for the independence of the Territory contained essentially in Security Council resolutions 385 (1976) and 435 (1978), whose principles and provisions we support. 227. We reiterate our rejection of the heinous practice of apartheid which constitutes not only a flagrant violation of human rights but a source of grave tension endangering peace and security in the Region and representing a permanent challenge to the Organization.