/ .*. / l b* A/40/737 s/17549 Enql IBh Paqe 34 PHEAMDLE The CoVernments of the Republics of Coeta Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, [londurae and Nicaraqual 1. AWARE of the urgent need to strengthen peace, co-operation, confidence, democracy and economic and social development among the people@ of the reyion, through the observance of principles and meaeuretl that would facilitate a better underetanding among the Central American Government81 2. CONCERNED about the situation in Central America, which ie chatacterized by a serious decline in political confidence8 a profound economic and social criRis# a SeriOUl3 8itUatiOn with refuqeee and dioplaced pereona, frontier incidentsr an arm8 b..ild-upr arm8 traffic! the presence of foreign military advieersr the holding of international military manoeuvrea in the territory of Statee of the reyiOnj the preeence of military baeee, echcole qnd inetallationer other forms Of foreign military presence, and the uee by irregular force8 of the territoriee of Certain Statee to carry out deetabilizing opetatione againet other State6 in the region1 CONVINCED: 3. l’hat the teneion and the preeent conflict8 may woreen and lead to wideeprr!ad ho8tilitiee) 4. That the reetoration of peace and confidence in the reqion may be achieved only through unconditional reepect for the principle6 of international law, particularly the principle which concern8 the right of peoples to chooee freely and without external interference the form of political, economic and social orqonization that beet aervea their interest8 , and to do 80 through institution8 which repreeent their freely-expreeeed will) 5. Of the imwrtance of creating, promoting and atrenqtheninq democratic uytitelss that are repreeentative, psrticipatory and pluralietic in all the countries of the reqioni 6. Of the need to create political condition8 deeiqned to guarantee the Recur ity, inteyrity and eovereignty of the Gtateo of the regionr 7. That the achievement of qenuine reqional etability hinges on the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a declaration or agreement between governments in Central America, addressing the region's political, economic, and social issues. It mentions decline in political confidence, economic and social crises, refugee situations, and foreign military presence, indicating a focus on regional stability and cooperation. The text also emphasizes the importance of democratic institutions, human rights, and sovereignty, suggesting a broader scope beyond purely economic or environmental issues.

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