on Ehe applicablon of conf ictence-bu ild ing meaaurea. Negotiations on conf idence-bui lding nea€urea nuat, in s'onfor[ley eith patagEaPh I of the Flnal Docunent, be baseal on the strict obaervance of, the purpoaes and prlnclplee enahrined in the Charter of tbe United Natlona.A/ 40 /553 EngI isb Page 50 191. Reg ional arrangenents suchArab League, the Organization of South-Ea3t Asian Nations (ASEAN,polillcal activity and at tinesF. Enhancing regional, co-operation as the Organlzation of African Unity (OAU), the Anerican States (OAS) anal Ehe Associatlon of tlave provided a means of cotrdinat.ing regionalof resolving concerns of regional securley. 192' Althougb there has been sone gucces€ in the political and econonic fields,reg ional arrangenents have nob been equally effective for security purpoEes.successful peace-keeping effortE by the oa! in the 1969 t'ar betreen uonduras andEl Salvador hint aC the posslbilitle€, but ao far such exaDples atand ase:(ceptions. tlhire reglonar organizations are nell placed to itefine the needs forpeace-keeping. they have insufficient neana for its ioplenenlatton. In soneinstances, oAU tras played an inportant role in reconcillng, nedlating anal aolvinglocal conflicts on the continent. l'93. Urgent nea€ure' to atrengthen the rore of Ehe untted Nations shourd go hanal inhand with measure8 to sErengtben regional approacheE to security, proviateal thatsucb arrangenents 0r ac[ivities are consiEtenE rith the purposes and principres ofChe United Nat iong.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the application of confidence-building measures in international relations, with a focus on regional organizations and their role in maintaining security. It highlights the importance of strengthening the role of the United Nations and regional approaches to security, while also mentioning economic and political developments.

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