 The FRELIMO government, led by President Machel, was economically devastated by the war and sought to end the conflict and continue the development of Mozambique.Even the military and diplomatic support with the socialist bloc could not alleviate the nation's economic misery and famine as a result of the war.After negotiations, a reluctant Machel signed a non-aggression pact with South Africa, known as the Nkomati Accord.