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The outcome of the trilateral South Africa/Angola/US
talks in Lusaka looks particularly encouraging.
We
very much welcome the machinery they have established
for monitoring South African disengagement. The three
parties themselves saw this meeting as an important
step towards resolution of the region's problems,
including the question of a Namibia settlement.
sure they are right. There are many difficult issues
yet to resolve. But the will to deal with them does
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now appear to exist.
Much of the credit for the
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progress achieved is due to the United States.
officials have played a key role in recent
developments. We support their efforts and are ready
to help when needed.
On the other side of the African sub-continent news
of the recent agreement between South Africa and
Mozambique should be welcomed by all. With its
emphasis on mutual respect for sovereignty and economic
cooperation, I hope it will serve as a precedent for
the region as a whole. Our view has long been that
direct negotiations offer the best way to reduce
cross-border violence and to build trust. It will take
time for confidence to be established but we are
encouraged that a start has been made.
My hope is that progress on issues like Namibia and
in bilateral relations will encourage the South African
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