act inspired by that intent and to work towards and pro- mote initiatives designed to overcome definitively the problems of insecurity and violence that exist to varying degrees for the peoples of Central America so that all our endeavours may focus on promoting the levels of devel- opment of the different countries of the region. 14 144. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the repre- sentative of Mauritius. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 145, Mr. MAUDAVE (Mauritius) (interpretation from French): At the outset of my statement may I tell you, Sir, how gratified I am to be participating in the work of the Council under the presidency of the representative of a country with which we have maintained very close and privileged ties. 146. The turn of events in one part of Latin America, which is iocated thousands of kilometres from our shores, cannot leave us unmoved for three main reasons. First, there is the emotional reason, because those princi- pally concerned are friends; secondly, there is the aware- ness of a world that has become so interdependent that any conflict, wherever it may break out, can entail the risk of becoming wider; lastly, there is the challenge that problems of this nature present for the intellect and the imagination. 147. We have in Mauritius been following with great interest and sympathy the development of the Sandinist movement which, in its revolutionary zeal, has finally freed Nicaragua from dictatorship. We commend the courage with which that struggle was waged. We are aware of the sacrifices it must have cost. I should like to inform the representatives of Nicaragua that it is our wholehearted wish that they be able to ensure and main- tain the internal security of their territory and the stabil- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political situation in Central America, specifically the situation in Nicaragua, and the desire to promote security and development in the region. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it may be a speech or statement from a government representative or international organization.

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