Suriname expresses the hope that there is still a chance for reason to prevail and for the voices of moderation to be heard over the shrill clamour of intervention and belligerence. The Government of Suriname makes an appeal for full respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nicaragua and for peace in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this regard the Government of Suriname expresses its appre­ ciation and support for the proposals of the Governments of Colom­ bia, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela made early this year in the Panamanian island of Contadora. Finally, the Government of Suriname once again recalls para­ graphs 136 and 172 of the Political Declaration of the Seventh Con­ ference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at New Delhi from 7 to 12 March 1983,,. which read as follows: ""The Conference denounced the new and increasing threats and acts of intimidation and the growing seriousness and increased number of acts of aggression against Nicaragua, particularly the violation of its airspace and territorial waters, utilization of the territory of foreign countries, in and outside the region, as bases for aggression and training of counter-revolutionary forces, the commission of terrorist actions and sabotage, particularly the attack by armed groups of ex-Somoza guards through its northern border which had resulted in considerable loss of life and prop­ erty, as well as measures of economic pressure at the international level. These were considered part of a deliberate plan to harass and destabilize that country, as has been acknowledged by a foreign Power. '"Recalling the relevant decisions taken at the Sixth Summit in Havana, the heads of State or Government observed with appre­ ciation that the efforts of the member States of the non-aligned movement had culminated in the adoption. by the United Nations 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by the Government of Suriname expressing its views on the situation in Nicaragua and the region. It mentions the importance of respecting the independence and sovereignty of Nicaragua, as well as the need for peace in Latin America and the Caribbean. The text also references the Political Declaration of the Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, which suggests that the statement is related to international relations and geopolitics.

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