hearts of the Government and people of India, enjoying as they do fraternal feelings for the Nicaraguan Govem- ment and people. 21. I have had more than one occasion in this Council in the past to set out the position of the countries of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries with respect to the situation in Central America. I need not, therefore, repeat what was said on the matter by the Seventh Conference of Heads of State of Government of Non- Aligned Countries, held at New De1hi.a year ago. It is pertinent for me, however, to draw the Council’s atten- tion to the text of the latest communique’ adopted on the subject by the Co-ordinating Bureau of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, which met in urgent session in New York on 15 March [S/26422, annex]. Permit me to quote from it the following excerpts: “Conscious of the urgent need to reduce tension in the area in order to facilitate dialogue, the Co-ordi- nating Bureau commended once again the construc- tive efforts of the Contadora Group towards finding a political solution to the problems of the region and urged them to continue their peace efforts. In this context, the Bureau noted with interest the advances made with respect to elections in yarious countries of the region, and highlighted the importance of making use of democratic processes as a means of bringing about domestic reconciliation in the various coun- tries and detente in the region. It noted with satisfac- tion that the countries of the region had agreed to take measures which would guarantee effective popular participation in decision-making, taking into account democratic principles, economic development and social justice. 6‘ . . . “The Bureau called for an immediate end to all foreign military manoeuvres and activities on Central 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and diplomacy, specifically regarding the situation in Central America and the efforts of the Non-Aligned Movement to reduce tension and promote dialogue. It mentions the Contadora Group, elections, and democratic principles, which suggests a focus on political and governance issues.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief