text: fascism and every other form of racial, national or operation and assistance it received from certam religious exclusiveness, and also of discrimination States and from the transnational corporations. Strict against people on that basis. adherence to United Nations resolutions and deci- 60. The Soviet Union had consistently supported sions was therefore a pre-condition for successfully the strict implementation of the Programme for the combating apartheid. No economic, strategic or other first Decade, and its support remained unchanged in interest could justify violating those resolutions and respect of the Second Decade; it therefore supported decisions. In the same way, the policy known as the measures taken to ensure effective implementa- "constructive engagement" had no justification and tion of the plan of activities for the period served only to prolong the life of the apartheid 1985-1989.3 It also was in favour of complete regime. elimination of the system of State racism in South 65. In order to step up the struggle against all forms Africa and the decisive eradication of racial discrimi- of racism and racial discrimination, the United nation. His delegation would also support the adop- Nations and the whole international community tion by the Economic and Social Council of effective must adopt effective new measures; among them, measures aimed at the immediate implementation of increased moral, political and material assistance to the Programme of Action and the fundamental the liberation movements in southern Africa and to international instruments which demanded the elimi- the Palestine Liberation Organization; international nation of apartheid, racism and all forms of racial isolation of South Africa, politically, economically discrimination. and militarily, including full implementation of 61. Mr. MATELJAK (Yugoslavia) said that, in sanctions under Chapter VII of the Charter of the 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing international relations, politics, and human rights, specifically in the context of combating apartheid and racism. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international organizations and agreements. The mention of economic and material assistance, as well as sanctions, suggests that economic factors are also relevant. However, the primary emphasis is on political and social issues rather than purely economic or scientific ones.