The Governments of the People's Republic of Angola, the Republic of Cuba, and the Republic of South Africa, hereinafter designated as "the Parties," Taking into account the "Principles for a Peaceful Settlement in Southwestern Africa," approved by the Parties on 20 July 1988, and the subsequent negotiations with respect to the implementation of these Principles, each of which is indispensable to a comprehensive settlement,
Considering the acceptance by the Parties of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 435 (1978), adopted on 29 September 1978, hereinafter designated as "UNSCR 435/78,"
Considering the conclusion of the bilateral agreement between the People's Republic of Angola and the Republic of Cuba providing for the redeployment toward the north and the staged and total withdrawal of Cuban troops from the territory of the People's Republic of Angola,
Recognizing the role of the United Nations Security Council in implementing UNSCR 435/78 and in supporting the implementation of the present agreement,
Affirming the sovereignty, sovereign equality, and independence of all states of southwestern Africa,
Affirming the principle of noninterference in the internal affairs of states,
Affirming the principle of abstention from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of states,
Reaffirming the right of the peoples of the southwestern region of Africa to self-determination, independence, and equality of rights, and of the states of southwestern Africa to peace, development, and social progress,
Urging African and international cooperation for the settlement of the problems of the development of the southwestern region of Africa,
Expressing their appreciation for the mediating role of the Government of the United States of America,
Desiring to contribute to the establishment of peace and security in southwestern Africa,
Agree to the provisions set forth below:
Signed at New York in triplicate in the Portuguese, Spanish, and English languages, each language being equally authentic, this 22nd day of December 1988.
FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA
Afonso Van Dúnem
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA
Isidoro Octavio Malmierca
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Roelof F. Botha
[Following is the unofficial United States translation of the original Portuguese and Spanish texts of the agreement, with annex.]
The Governments of the People's Republic of Angola and the Republic of Cuba hereinafter designated as the Parties,
Considering,
That the implementation of Resolution 435 of the Security Council of the United Nations for the independence of Namibia shall commence on the 1st of April,
That the question of the independence, of Namibia and the safeguarding of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the People's Republic of Angola are closely interrelated with each other and with peace and security in the region of southwestern Africa,
That on the date of signature of this agreement a tripartite agreement among the Governments of the People's Republic of Angola, the Republic of Cuba, and the Republic of South Africa shall be signed, containing the essential elements for the achievement of peace in the region of southwestern Africa,
That acceptance of and strict compliance with the foregoing will bring to an end the reasons which compelled the Government of the People's Republic of Angola to request, in the legitimate exercise of its rights under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, the deployment to Angolan territory of a Cuban internationalist military contingent to guarantee, in cooperation with the FAPLA [the Angolan Government army], its territorial integrity and sovereignty in view of the invasion and occupation of part of its territory,
Noting,
The agreements signed by the Governments of the People's Republic of Angola and the Republic of Cuba on 4 February 1982 and 19 March 1984, the platform of the Government of the People's Republic of Angola approved in November 1984, and the Protocol of Brazzaville signed by the Governments of the People's Republic of Angola, the Republic of Cuba, and the Republic of South Africa on December 13, 1988,
Taking into account,
That conditions now exist which make possible the repatriation of the Cuban military contingent currently in Angolan territory and the successful accomplishment of their internationalist mission,
The Parties agree as follows:
To commence the redeployment by stages to the 15th and 13th parallels and the total withdrawal to Cuba of the 50,000 men who constitute the Cuban troops contingent stationed in the People's Republic of Angola, in accordance with the pace and time frame established in the attached calendar, which is an integral part of this agreement. The total withdrawal shall be completed by the 1st of July, 1991.
The Governments of the People's Republic of Angola and the Republic of Cuba reserve the right to modify or alter their obligations deriving from Article 1 of this agreement in the event that flagrant violations of the tripartite agreement are verified.
The Parties, through the Secretary General of the United Nations, hereby request that the Security Council verify the redeployment and phased and total withdrawal of Cuban troops from the territory of the People's Republic of Angola, and to this end shall agree on a matching protocol.
This agreement shall enter into force upon signature of the tripartite agreement among the People's Republic of Angola, the Republic of Cuba, and the Republic of South Africa.
Signed on 22 December 1988, at the Headquarters of the United Nations, in two copies, in the Portuguese and Spanish languages, each being equally authentic.
FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA
Afonso Van Dúnem
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA
Isidoro Octavio Malmierca
In compliance with Article 1 of the agreement between the Government of the Republic of Cuba and the Government of the People's Republic of Angola for the termination of the mission of the Cuban internationalist military contingent stationed in Angolan territory, the Parties establish the following calendar for the withdrawal:
Time FramesPrior to the first of April, 1989 (date of the beginning of implementation of Resolution 435) 3,000 men Total duration of the calendar Starting from the first of April, 1989 27 months Redeployment to the north: to the 15th parallel by 1 August 1989 to the 13th parallel by 31 October 1989 Total men to be withdrawn: by 1 November 1989 25,000 men by 1 April 1990 33,000 men by 1 October 1990 38,000 men by July 1991 50,000 men Taking as its base a Cuban force of 50,000 men.