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2. The delegation should not accept the use of any language
in resolutions, etc, which states or implies any of the
following:
(i) that the South African Government is illegal;
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
that we recognise any 'national liberation movement' in
South Africa;
that the situation in South Africa is 'colonial';
that the South African Government is by virtue of its internal policies, using aggression against other countries and thus posing a threat to international peace and security;
that the apartheid policy of South Africa represents a threat to international peace and security;
that member states should break all or certain specified
links with South Africa.
3. If any doubt, delegations should refer to the FCO for instructions
(233 5630).
NB: The delegation should refer back to the FCO on any statement or text which uses Chapter VII language, ie which declares that the situation in South Africa presents a threat to international peace
and security.
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