proposed to undertake, as a basis for achieving an effective, stable and lasting peace in Central America, was transmitted to the five Governments of the area. The Act was the outcome of an extensive exchange of views among all the Governments involved, whoae contributions had a decisive impact on its content and promoted the deEinition of machinery for reconciling the legitimate interests of the nations of the area. It marked a step forward regarding the extent to which the Uocument of Objectives and the document of guide-lines for the achievement of those objectives are bindinq. It lays emphasis on two fundamental concepts underlyinq the spirit of neqotiationr the unconditional safeguarding of the sr)vereiqnty of each State and the need for regional security. When the document in question was transmitted to tne Central American countries, it was clearly established that a major phase of negotiation was drawinq to an end. It was the responsibilit y of the Government8 of those countries to make observations and to proceed with consideration of matters relating to the implementation of the instrument. On 20 October 1984, the Governments of Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras made many observations, which were examined closely. A qreat number of the observations concerned form, while others called for chanqes that could be reformulated and a number affected the precarious balance achieved in the neqotiations. Althouqh they covered all topics, they focused in particular on the chapters dealinq with security and on execution and follow-up. Thp task carried out at the end of 1984 and at the beginning of January 1985 consisted in establishinq the full scope of the significance of the observations made and in explorinq possibilities for and ways of resuming the conciliation proces.5, At the meptinq of the Contadora Group held on 8 and 9 January 1985, it was 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a peace proposal and the negotiations surrounding it, which suggests that it may relate to international relations or politics. The focus on the sovereignty of each state and regional security also indicates that the topic is likely related to diplomacy and international cooperation.

**Category**
International relations, Politics