text: appeared more extreme than was generally accepted by the international community, or which advocated corporate action that might violate South African or international law, must be studied further. Neverthe­ less, the report showed how targeted action, applied universally, could induce the South African Govern­ ment to institute a general process of reform. 19. However, his delegation could not endorse all the Panel's recommendations. For example, as Aus­ tralia's voluntary code of conduct was based on the premise that there was currently no specific proscrip­ tion of activities by transnational corporations in South Africa, he was unable to accept paragraph 3 of the resolution in its entirety. Neither could he accept the assertion in paragraph 6 that transnational corpo­ rations alone perpetuated the system of apartheid and the illegal occupation of Namibia. Finally, given that the Australian code of conduct was designed to encourage companies to take action to oppose apart­ heid while continuing to abide by South African legislation, it would be illogical for the Australian Government to condemn those companies, as called for in paragraph 5 of the resolution just adopted. 20. Mr. BASTIAN (German Democratic Republic) said his delegation had voted in favour of the resolution. The racist regime could not continue to exist without support in the form of the ongoing and expanding activities of transnational corporations based in imperialist countries. The resolution was a timely one and fully in keeping with the mandate of the Council. The measures proposed in it could effectively assist the peoples of South Africa and Namibia in their just struggle against the racist regime, and the World Conference on Sanctions against Racist South Africa must play an important role in that regard. 21. Mr. ORLANDO (United States of America) recalled that his delegation had consistently voted 
analysis: This text appears to be discussing international relations and economic policies, specifically in the context of sanctions against South Africa. The language used suggests a focus on corporate action and government policies, which may be related to economic development, international trade, or humanitarian aid and relief.