thesecountries inconsolidating theirdemocratic institutions anddealing withthenations ofSouthAmerica havedemocratic, pluralistic r~9imeso The Ten areveryEMS/24 seriouseconomic andsocial problems thatconfront them.TheTenstresstheir willingness toassistthosecountries asmuchastheycanintheirefforts tobring abouteconomic stability andsocialjustice intheinterest ofmaintaining peace anddemocracy inthatregion. TheTenarepleased thatabroadrangeoftrendsofopinion inChilehave converged innational agreement onthe!transition todemocracy. Weappealagainto "theChilean authoritiestorespect humanrights andtoceasetoimpedethe re-establishment ofdemocracy inkeeping withtheaspirations oftheChilean people. TheTenremainconvinced thattheconflicts inCentral America cannotbe resolved bytheuseofforcebutonlythrough apeaceful negotiated settlement originating intheregionitselfandbasedontheprinciples ofindependence, non-interference andtheinviolability ofborders. Theinitiative oftheContadora Group,whichtheTenhavesupported fromtheoutset, offersthebestpathtowards suchasettlement. Wewelcome thesupport nowbeinggiventotheContadora Group byfourdemocratic countries ofSouthAmerica. Wewouldthecountries concernC!!d to agreespeedily, onthebasisoftheContadora proposals, onacomprehensive, lasting settlement. Toensuremutualtrust,theimplementation ofsuchapeace agreement mustbeaccompanied bysuitable verification andcontrol measures. TheTenbelieve thatitisimportant forallthecountries concerned to contribute actively toareduction oftension intheareainordertofacilitate ------------------------------------ countries oftheEuropean Community andthoseofCentral America whichistotakethecountries oftheregion. Wehopethatthesigningoftheagreement onCostaRicatheTen,Spain,portugal andtheCommission oftheEuropean Communities,(Mr.Poos,Luxemourg)A/40/PV.6 97 conference theTenhavecontinued theirefforts tostrengthen theirrelations withaswellasthecountries ofCentral America andoftheContadora Group. Sincethat co-operation andtheinstitutionalization ofthepolitical dialogue between theTheSanJoseconference on28and29SeptenPer 1984brought tothecapital oftheContadora process. Similarly, wecallonthecountries ofCentral America to forhumanrightsinkeeping withtheContadora document whichtheyhavesigned.mS/24 conunit themselves todeveloping democratic syst(.!ms andguaranteeing fullrespect placeattheministerial meeting on11and12November inLuxembourg, will contribute totheeconomic andsocialdevelopment ofthosecountries andtoa peaceful settlement arising fromtheregionitself. Duringthisanniversary yearthetewillbefurther opportunities forusto reflect ontheachievements ofthepastand,aboveall,thefutureobjectives of ourorganization fourdecades afteritscreation. Ofcourse, theUnitedNations systemhasnotbeenabletofulfilalltheimmenseinitial hopesofitsfounders. But,inaworldwherehatred, contempt andintolerance continue torage,the Charter, whichshouldbeourcreeduremains apointofreference, astandard of measurement forallouractions. Aftersomanyyearsduringwhichourmenbership hasconstantly increased, wemust,ofcourse, beflexible abouthowtoensurethat theOrganization worksproperly. Thereisoneparticular areainwhichtheTenhavealwaysconsidered itvery important thattheunitedNations playanactiverole:thepromotion and protection ofhumanrights andfundamental freedoms. Wewishtoreaffirm oncemore thatitisthedutyoftheunitedNations toensurefullrespect fortheprinciples contained intheUniversal Declaration ofHumanRightsandtoreactpromptly ------------------- ..-EMS/24 A/40/PV.6 98 (Hr.Poos,Luxemourg) andappropriately toviolations ofhumanrightswherever theymayoccur. Inthis connection, theTensincerely hopethatapostofhighcommissioner forhuman rightswillbeestablished sothattheactions oftheincumbent canreinforce our Organization's procedures. TheworkoftheunitedNations canbecarried outproperly onlyifthe fundamental principle ofuniversality assetoutinArticle 4oftheCharter is fUllyrespected wherever intheUnitedNations systemthequestion arises. Respect fortherightsofall,inkeeping withtheprovisions oftheCharter, shouldbethe guarantee thatuniversality, whichistheonlyprinciple canenabletheCharter to servetheuniversal conscience. WOrldeconomic conditions arebettertodaythan they havebeenformanyyears, although theprospects forgrowthremainuncertain. Economic recovery, whilestill inadequate, canbeseenseeninseveral industrialized countries "-"biehhave succeeded inimproving theprospects ofgrowth, thanksinparticular totheir effortsatstructural adjustment andimprovement oftheireconomies. Inflation has
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses international relations, diplomacy, and human rights, with mentions of economic development, democracy, and peace. It seems to be an official statement or declaration from a group of countries, the Ten, on their stance on various issues affecting the region of South America and Central America. The text touches on economic issues, such as economic stability and social justice, but these are not the primary focus.

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