ANC recognition status
Higgins asked whether the ANC had status comparable to the PLO; the Taoiseach cited the ANC’s special standing with the UN and OAS, Ireland’s calls to lift its ban, and ongoing contact.
Am I correct in assuming that the ANC enjoy the same recognitional status in relation to Southern Africa as the PLO enjoy following the Bahrain declaration?
Comment on this
We act in this regard in consultation with our EC partners. We have acknowledged the special status which both the United Nations and the Organisation of African States have afforded to the ANC. We have also called for the ban on the ANC to be lifted. As I have said, we maintain contact with their representatives. If there is anything else the Deputy would like to suggest we would certainly consider it.