ity of their Administration so that they can in a peaceful atmosphere get down to the tasks of reconstruction and development. 148. Insecurity and fear will hardly make it easy to effect such a transition to a democratic regime for which some have expressed hope in their statements-a transi- tion that I have no doubt you aspire to yourselves, since in a letter to the Organization of American States (OAS) that has been quoted in the Council [see 2420th meeting, para+ 74 you have proclaimed this aloud. I am pleased to believe that it is not the selfish and exclusive exercise of power that prevented you from instituting elected democ- racy or which has prompted you to seek external support in your struggle against dissidence but, rather, direct or indirect intervention designed to destabilize you, both economically and politically. As far as I know, it has not been denied that training camps exist and that in them your opponents are learning how to handle sophisticated material with the active assistance of military advisers or mercenaries. We understand the anxiety that Nicaragua, like so many other States in that region, may feel when trying to maintain its national independence and territor- ial integrity. Every country has an inalienable right to peace and security. All the major international bodies have referred to this. The Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries at New Delhi reaffirmed this as recently as the beginning of this month of March. The Security Council, I am certain, will seek ways and means of ensuring that Nicaragua can preserve its right to peace and security. ,- 149. The Sandinist representative reported, on Wednes- day evening [24ZUrh meeting], on an intervention which is threatening the peace and security of his country. It would be advisable for the Council to study for a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech discussing the situation in Nicaragua, referencing international organizations and the need for peace and security. It does not contain direct references to economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues. The focus is on the political situation and the role of international organizations in maintaining peace and security.

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