text: Z. On the whole the relations with South Atrica have for a lonq time now been characterized by a spirit of good-neighbourliness despite the very serious differences in philosophies of life obtaining betYteen the two countries. The people of Botswana and those of South Africa are one people separated by artificial ideological and geographical barriers. Hence the enduring sense of belonging which has bound the two countries toget.her, transcending the ideoloqical conflicts which have for so long polluted their relations. 3. Mindful of the fact that good-neighbourliness is a too-oay street, Botswana is fanatically comnitted in practice, rather than theory, to the upholding of the important principle of peaceful co-existence and strictly behaves in accordance with this principle towards all its neighbours in the sincere hope that its neighbours will reciprocate. And so it is the considered view of Botssrana that good-neighbourliness can be strengthened only by a genuine recommitment by neighbouring States to the principle of peaceful co-existence. BRT'NEI DARUSSALAM [Original: English] [3 July r98s] The Government of Brunei Darussalam has no views or suggestions to make. However it nould always suPport. the concept. DOI4INICAN REPUBTIC [Original: Spanishl [27 June 1985] l. The Dorninican Government reiterates its support for the principles contained in General Assembly resolution 39/78, since one of the objectives in its international policy is to remain open to dialogue and understanding and to co-operate oith its neighbours; for that reason it aims to extend good relations.A/ 40 /450 English Page 5 Examples of this policy are the visits paid by the President of the RepublicrDr. Salvador Jorge Blanco, to Jamaica, puerto Rico, Colonbia and Ecuador, by which new agreements in the economic, political, social and cult,ural fields were achieved. 2. With the sane objective, there has been an exchange of special missions with
analysis: This text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the relations between Botswana and South Africa, as well as the international relations of other countries such as Brunei Darussalam and the Dominican Republic. The text emphasizes the importance of good-neighbourliness, peaceful co-existence, and dialogue in international relations. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a official statement or declaration.