UN General Assembly
1978

196. In accordance with past practice, I should like to refer to the question of the South Tyrol, which is a matter of special concern in our relations with Italy. Concerning this question, on which the General Assembly adopted resolutions 1497 (XV) and 1661 (XVI), I can report that further progress has been possible with respect to increasing autonomy for the South Tyrol. However, we cannot conceal our disappointment that a number of measures, some of them very important, are bull awaiting implementation. We hope that continued efforts will soon lead to the solution of the remaining problems.