text: struggle against apartheid were closely linked. Meas­ ures to combat racial discrimination should include steps to improve living conditions so that current social and economic inequalities would disappear. In that connection, it should be noted that article 28 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights estab­ lished that everyone was entitled to a social order in which the rights set forth in the Declaration could be fully realized. Romania was convinced that the establishment of a new international economic order would be an important means of combating the causes of racism, and that international development co-operation had an important role to play in secur­ ing the resources required by developing countries to achieve their socio-economic objectives. 6. In keeping with its policy of militant solidarity against foreign domination, Romania condemned all manifestations of colonialism and neo-colonialism, the racist policy of apartheid, and the illegal occupa­ tion of Namibia. His Government fully supported the struggle of the African peoples to consolidate their independence and secure the rights of the majority population of South Africa. To that end, Romania actively supported liberation movements in southern Africa. 7. The struggle of the majority population of South Africa would ultimately be crowned with success. The United Nations should redouble its efforts to support the oppressed peoples of southern Africa, eliminate tension in the area and safeguard interna­ tional peace and security, by implementing the objectives of the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. 8. Mr. MAKSIMOV (Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic) said that racism and racial discrimination were not only violations of human rights but major threats to international peace and security. In 1985, the international community had celebrated the fortieth anniversary of the victory over fascism, the most vile form of racism. It was now understood that racial discrimination developed whenever an ideolo­
analysis: The text discusses the struggle against apartheid, racism, and racial discrimination, and the importance of international cooperation to combat these issues. It also touches on the need for a new international economic order and the role of international development cooperation in securing resources for developing countries. These themes suggest that the text is more focused on social and political issues rather than economic or environmental ones.