58. Over a period of time the Contadora Group has been endeavouring unremittingly to attain a peaceful settlement to the disputes among the Central American countries, oppose outside interference and ease the tension in the region. Colombia, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela, together with the five countries of Central America, have engaged in negotiations on several occa- sions, making it possible for the situation in the region to develop towards a positive orientation. However, the independence and sovereignty of Nicaragua and other Central American countries have been subjected to continuous military threat from outside, which ren- ders it impossible to alleviate the tension in Central America. This naturally causes wide concern for the international community. 7 I 59. On 15 March 1984 the Co-ordinating Bureau of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries adopted a com- munique’ on the situation in Central’America [S/16422, annex], in which it called for “an immediate end to all foreign military manoeuvres and activities on Central American territories and coasts, the installation of for- eign military bases as well as all threats, attacks and hostile acts against Nicaragua”. The Co-ordinating Bureau also condemned the “mining of Nicaraguan seaports which has caused loss of human life and heavy material damage and’ which endangers international navigation”. That communiquk reflects the concern of the third-world countries in general over the present situation in Central America. ,. ‘. 60. The Chinese delegation maintains that in order to remove the tension in Central America, it is of vital importance to put an end to all interference and threats from outside and urges the super-Powers to refrain from making Central America an arena for their rivalry and from displaying their military might or resorting to intimidation for that purpose. The independence and sovereignty of Nicaragua and of other Central Amer- ican countries should be respected, and the affairs of 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing a regional conflict and the international community's efforts to address it, rather than a specific issue related to economics, natural resources, or technology. The language used is diplomatic and focused on promoting peace and stability in the region.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief