March. The period of Mr. Arias Stella’s presidency was indeed a difficult and delicate one, during which the Council was confronted with several complex and serious situations. Nevertheless, he guided our proceedings with his customary diligence and com- petence. We are in debt to him for his patience and wisdom. ‘. 16. Nearly a year has elapsed since the Security Council adopted resolution 530 (1983) on the subject that is again before our consideration today. That reso- lution, inter alia, reaffirmed the right of Nicaragua and of all the other countries of the area to live in peace and security, free from outside interference; commended the efforts of the Contadora Group and urged that they be pursued; and appealed urgently to the interested States to co-operate fully with the Contadora Group, through a frank and constructive dialogue, so as to resolve their differences. Regrettably, in spite of the determined endeavours of the Contadora countries, peace and stability in Central America remain but a distant dream. Nicaragua, on the basis of whose plaint the Council adopted resolution 530 (1983), feels com- pelled yet again to seek the Council’s protection. 17. In November last year the General Assembly took what many of us deemed to be one of the most sig- nificant decisions of its thirty-eighth session when it adopted by consensus its resolution 38110 on “The situation in Central America: threats ‘to international security and peace initiatives”. That resolution was the product of many hours-indeed, many days-of tor- tuous negotiations among the members of the Con- tadora Group and the countries .directly concerned. That resolution, inter alia, unequivocally reaffirmed the right of all the countries of the Central American region to live in peace .and to decide their own fu- ture, free from all outside interference or intervention; affirmed that respect for the sovereignty and indepen- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the situation in Central America, specifically the conflict between Nicaragua and other countries in the region. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely a report or statement from a international organization such as the United Nations. The content focuses on the political and security aspects of the situation, with no mention of economic, social, or environmental issues.

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