not more than 45 days and which cannot be entended, for the purpose of discussing exclusively the followinq subjects , as laid down in the communique of the meetinq, x/ includinq the timetable for entry into force and the duration of the commitments, on the basis of the provisions of the final draft of the Act; (a) Control and reduction of armamenta) ib) Implementation and follow-up mechanisms with reqard to security and political mattersj (cl Military manoeuvres. The framework of reference for the consideration of those issues will be the propoeals embodied in the draft leqal instrument submitted by the Contadora Group. In undertakinq this commitment, the Minister8 Par Foreign Affairs considered that the neaotretion of the other ieeues referred to in the Contadora Act on Peace and Co-operation in Central America had drawn to a close. They also aqreed that incidents or developments in the reqion would not be matters to be dealt with by the Pl?nipotentiariee and would not affect the holding of the meetinqs or the completion of the work. Ducinq that session, there will also be neqotiations on operational questions that will make it possible to fulfil the commitments contained in the Act, for example, the procedure Eor entry into force, the inteqration and Eunctioninq of implementation and follow-up mechenisms, Einancinq end headquarters. Once the meetinq of plenipotentiaries is over, the Cnntadora Group will convene a joint conference of Minister-9 for ForPiqn Affairs with a view to the signing of the Act. / . . . A/40/737 s/17549 Engl ieh Paae 11 It should aleo be pointed out that at the joint meeting, the continuiw validity of the proposals made on 21 and 22 July 1985 by the Contadora Group was recognized, inaemuch ae a eet of interrelated matters was involved. Lastly, urgent need for Central American Governments to be guided in their conduct by the letter 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic agreement and its implementation, focusing on security and political matters in Central America. It mentions the Contadora Group, a group of countries working towards peace and cooperation in the region. The text also touches on the need for agreements to be signed and the recognition of previously proposed solutions.

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