UN General Assembly
1982

hence rendering more urgent a stable solution to the problem. Given the very special ties my country has with Angola and Mozambique Portuguese public opinion follows with deep interest the efforts made towards achieving peace, and the subsequent developments in southern Africa. The interrelationship between these two elements is made clear by the economic pressures to which those two countries and Zimbabwe have been subjected. In this context, we think that the goals being pursued by the Southern African Development Co-ordinations Conference may constitute a very positive contribution to a balanced development of the area. 13. I would like to make it clear that we do not wish any specific role for Portugal and that we put our trust in the efforts of the Secretary-General, and in the diplomatic initiatives and responsible role played by the contact group of five Western States and by the front-line States. However, the evolution of events shows that flexibility and rapid action are essential. Whenever necessary Portugal will be ready to cooperate, if requested. This my Government has already earnestly done. t