67. My delegation would like to make a solemn ap- peal, once again, for a turning away from this frenzied course of arms and more arms towards peaceful, nego- tiated solutions to the problems facing Central Amer- ica. The Contadora process is the expression of the wish of the peoples of Central America for just such solutions. In their Document of Objectives, adopted in September 1983, Central American foreign ministers rejected military solutions to the problems of the re- gion. Outside Powers must respect that wish of the peoples of Central America. 68. The activities of the Contadora Group enjoy world-wide support. Guyana, for its part, would like to reiterate its support for that effort. We believe that the Contadora,process offers a sound practical basis for negotiated solutions to the problems which Central American States have among themselves, solutions that would respect the independence of the States con- cerned and also take account of their own needs and interests. We call on ail States to intensify their support for that effort, not merely in their rhetoric. Contadora already has more than enough verbal support. What is more important now is that States refrain from actions which go against the goals and purposes of the Con- tadora Group or frustrate their achievement. 69. The activities of the Contadora Group have their roots in the Charter of the United Nations and in the solemn instruments which the General Assembly has adopted over the years governing relations among States-instruments such as the Declaration on Princi- ples of International Law concerning Friendly Rela- tions and Co-operation among States ‘in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,’ the Declara- tion on the Inadmissibility of Intervention and Inter- ference in the Internal Affairs of States,’ and the Manila 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a country's delegation to the United Nations, advocating for peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Central America. The speaker is calling for support for the Contadora process, a diplomatic initiative aimed at negotiating a peaceful resolution to the region's problems. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather emphasizes the importance of peaceful diplomacy and respect for the sovereignty of Central American states.

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