count on our own full support and solidarity with them in this, their new struggle to defend the gains of the glo- rious Sandinist revolution. We understand and share their political, social and economic aspirations. 20. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the represen- tative of Barbados. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 21. Mr, MOSELEY (Barbados): Sir, I consider it my first duty-and a pleasant one it is-to offer my congrat- ulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to voice my sincere hope that your term of office will be marked by real progress in the task of achieving the central objects for which this body was founded. I must also thank you for the privilege granted my country by allowing its voice to be heard on a matter which, by any standards, must be one with serious impli- cations for Barbados in the exercise of its rights and duties as an active Member State of the Organization. 22. My country is ever mindful of the central function of the United Nations, which is the constant struggle, amid the competing interests of nations, to strive for the achievement of world peace and justice. Thus it is that my country takes the view that Nicaragua, in bringing before the Security Council its expressed fears for the future peace of the region, speaks to the very heart of the purpose and reason for the existence of this great Organization. 23. We have all heard the case $ut by Nicaragua, and we have heard the other side. There is no draft resolution before the Council, and my understanding of the matter is that Nicaragua seeks to bring to the notice of the high- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech, discussing international relations, conflicts, and the role of the United Nations. It mentions a specific country, Nicaragua, and its struggle to defend the gains of a revolution, which suggests a political or international conflict. The speech also mentions the importance of world peace and justice, which are central themes in international relations.

**Category**
International relations