initiate talks in Panama with the aim of finding effective end lasting solutions to the tense situations in the border region between the two countries, within the f f amewor k ot the Con tadora negotiation process. In spite of the intensive consultations we undertook, conditions for achieving that goal have not yet been wt. In addition to reaffirming the need to create an atmosphere favourable to negotiation by means of simultaneous action on the part of the Central American / . . . A/40/737 s/17549 Enql ish Paqe 9 Governments aimed at avoidinq the risks of confrontation, we recoqniaed once aqain that dialoque and understandinq between the Governments of the United States and Nicaraqua constitute an important factor in the reqional peace-makinq effort. We therefore issued an appeal for the resumption of the bilateral Manaanillo talks aimed at normalizinq relations between the two countries. Lastly, at our July meetinq, in addition to decidinq to keep the United Nations and OAS fully informed of the state of our actions , we aqreed to offer to contribute actively to the holdinq of the Conference of Ministers for Foreiqn Affairs of the European Economic Community, Spain, Portuqal, the Central American countries and the Contadora countries, scheduled for next November in Luxembourq. Durinq the course of the year, the Contadora Group received numerous expressions of solidarity from the Latin American community of nations. In particular, the Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Uruquay decided on 29 July 1985 to form a political support qroup for the peace and co-operation effort being promoted by our Governments. At the invitation of President Belisario Setancur of Colomhia, we held a meetinq at Cartagena de India8 on 24 and 25 August 1985 with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Support 
**Analysis**
The text discusses diplomatic efforts and negotiations between countries, specifically between the United States and Nicaragua, as well as the role of the Contadora Group in promoting peace and cooperation in the region. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather focuses on political and diplomatic efforts.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief