UN General Assembly
1975

68. The situation in southern Africa, for decades an area of major concern to the United Nations, represents a mixture of hope and frustration. As a result of Portugal's vigorous decolonization policy, Mozambique has become independent. The Netherlands Government sincerely hopes that in Angola, which is on the threshold of independence, the tragic conflict between the liberation movements can soon be settled in a spirit of national reconciliation. 69. Encouraged by the mediation efforts of the political leaders of neighboring countries, talks have recently been held on the future of Southern Rhodesia, where the illegal Smith regime is still in power, So far no positive results have been achieved. Before the situation becomes untenable, the Salisbury regime 194 should yield to the legitimate demands of the African population for equality and majority rule.