Governments of countries-developed and devel- oping-should ask themselves whether every extra million dollars of military expenditure assures over the long term the same degree of security as would an additional million dollars invested in the economic development of the third world.” At this stage in the situations prevailing in the world -notably in Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East and Africa-that is a question the Council must put to those major Powers that have the very disturbing temptation to oversim- plify problems and to boil them down to an ideological struggle for influence. 47. If the whole Council recognized that every State has the right freely to choose its own political, social and economic system, the answer to such questions would be easy to find. Unfortunately, that is not so, which is why we have to meet as often as we do;nmning the danger of falling into a stale routine. 48. My delegation appeals to the Council to condemn the ever more numerous acts of fresh aggression and intimidation suffered by Nicaragua and the attempt to blockade it by mining its ports. We also appeal to all the States concerned to ensure an end to the non-declared war against Nicaragua and hasten the search for nego- tiated political solutions to the problems of the region. 49. Mr. MASHINGAIDZE (Zimbabwe): As this is the first time Zimbabwe has spoken in the Council since the sad news of the untimely death of the President of the Revolutionary People’s Republic of Guinea, 1 wish first to express my delegation’s deep sympathy to the brotherly delegation of Guinea on the passing away of their beloved and great leader. Both my President and my Prime Minister, Mr. Banana and Mr. Mugabe, have already expressed the,deep condolences of the Govem- ment and people of Zimbabwe to the Government and. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the allocation of resources between military expenditure and economic development, highlighting the need for a balanced approach. It also touches on international relations, specifically the situation in Nicaragua and the Caribbean region. The tone is diplomatic and concerned with global issues.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief