omission or commission, The fire must be put out through a combination of respect for thu Charter. correct economic measures to redress the social and economic imbalances and a more meaningful and constructive dialogue. Above all, political will must prevail. To that end we urge the countries of the region to give maximum attention to the proposals made by President Ldpez Portillo aimed at a far-reaching solu- tion to the turbulence in Central America. 80. Madam President, my delegation asked for YOUI. permission to participate in the discussion on this item because we wanted in this way to register our concern at the deteriorating situation in Central America. Having listened to the statement made earlier this month by Commander Daniel Ortega. we also wanted to express Zimbabwe’s solidarity with his Government and the people of Nici\r;\gu;\. 8 I. The people of Nicaragua have won a lot of sym- pathy in many countries, including my own. by theil courageous struggle to overthrow the Somoza dic- tatorship. They made great sacrifices to achieve thnt victory. The circumstances that caused the people of Nici\r:\gu;t to make those grent sacrifices were similar to our own. Their present struggle for economic reconstruction illOIlg SOCiiilist lines is also similar. to our own. But, unlike the people of Nicnrngua. the people of Zimbabwe enjoy very good relations with the United States, whose assistance in our economic reconstruction is greatly appreciated by all Zimbah- wci\ns. We should like the United States to treat the people of Nicaragua in the same spirit of gene!-osity. 82. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the rep- resentative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. I invite him to take ;I place at the Council table and to mnke ;I statement. 83. Mr. BUR WIN (Libyan Arab Jamahiriyn): Madam President, in keeping with the practice of this 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing the situation in Central America, specifically the struggles of Nicaragua and the need for international cooperation to address the crisis. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and politics. The mention of economic reconstruction, socialist lines, and international assistance suggests that economic development and international trade may be relevant categories.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief