These are very brazen acts against the independence. sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Nicaragua. a member of the United Nations Security Council and of the non-aligned move­ ment. They have violated the most elementary principles of interna­ tional laws. aggravated the situation in Central America ;md the Caribbean, which has already been straint:d by the United States policy of intervention and aggression. and are seriously threatening peace and security in that region and aniunJ the worltl and. at the same time. are creating a very dangerous precedent for all imh:pen­ dent and sovereign States. By commilling such crimes. the Washington Admini,tralion has revealed more clearly its bellicose and aggressive nalllre and its hostile policy towards the Republic of Nicaragua. The Foreign Ministry of the Socialist Republic of Viet :--am vehe­ mently condemns the United States-the author of these criminal acts of aggression-and the reactionar} Honduran Administration. and demands that they put an immediate end to th,•m. The Government and people of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam reiterate their militant solidarit} with and full support ll>r the heroic Nicaraguan people in their just cause of national construction and defence. We are deep)} convinced that \\ ith the s} mpathy and support of the Socialist countries. the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. and the whole ,,f progres,ive manJ..ind. the Nicaraguan people will surcl} succeed in smashing the invasion of the enemies and lirml} defending their independence. sovereignty and territorial integrit}. DOCUMENT S/15663* Letter dated 29 March 1983 from the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to the Secretary-General I have the honour to transmit to you the text of the replies by the General Secretary of the Central Com­ mittee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Y. V. Andropov. to questions from the correspondent 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement condemning the actions of the United States and Honduras against Nicaragua, and expressing solidarity with the Nicaraguan people. The language used is formal and official, indicating that it is a government statement. The content focuses on international relations, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, suggesting that the category would be related to international relations or diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations