Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes.’ Those instruments solemnly proclaim the principles of respect for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-use of force in international relations and the peaceful settlement of international disputes. 70. The lesson of recent experience in Central Amer- ica is that departure from these principles endangers peace and stability and leads to increased human suf- fering. My delegation finds puzzling the contradiction in the attitude of some States which piously call for respect for those principles in other areas while bra- zenly violating them in Central America. 71. My delegation sincerely hopes that the Council will make an effective response to the threat to peace and security which the Government of Nicaragua has brought to our attention. We call, in particular,, on the permanent members of the Council, which have a special responsibility in respect of the maintenance of international peace and security, to exert their in- fluence to achieve an immediate end to the hostilities being directed against Nicaragua and to promote nego- tiated settlements to whatever disputes may exist be- tween Nicaragua and any of its neighbours. It is time that the people of Nicaragua were left alone and were allowed to enjoy their right to live in peace and security, and to work for the development of their country, free from outside intervention and interference. 72. The PRESIDENT [interprezutionfrom Russian]: The next speaker is the representative of Mexico. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 73. Mr. MARfN BOSCH (Mexico) [interprefarion from Spanish]: Please accept, Sir, the cordial congrat- ulations of the Mexican delegation on your assumption of the presidency of the Security CounciLWe are quite sure that you will prove able to lead to a successful conclusion the Council’s work during the month which 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech addressing the United Nations Security Council, discussing the principles of international relations and the situation in Central America. The speaker is urging the Council to take action to promote peace and security, particularly in Nicaragua, and is calling for an end to hostilities and the promotion of negotiated settlements. The speech does not mention specific economic, social, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the principles of international relations and the promotion of peace and security.

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