UN General Assembly
1978

170. My Government has remained steadfastly opposed to apartheid, a policy under which the people of South Africa continue to languish. We have joined with others to condemn policies of apartheid, which troubles the conscience of man by its indignity and violation of human rights. The Government of Iran, in pursuance of its policy towards apartheid, has decided, in accordance with the relevant decisions of the General Assembly, to carry out appropriate measures, including dissemination of information, in observance of International Anti-Apartheid Year. Thus once again we wish to demonstrate by word as well as by deed our solidarity with the oppressed people of South Africa. 171. In Zimbabwe, unfortunately, the confrontation between the illegal minority regime and the freedom fighters continues to cause heavy loss of life. We hope that the accord on Namibia will assure a brighter prospect for a peaceful settlement of the Rhodesian problem and the early transfer of sovereign power to the majority in Zimbabwe.