up bases of aggression and to maintain. counter- revolutionary forces against Nicaragua. The Conference also reiterated its whole-hearted support for the just cause of the people of Nicaragua and other peoples strug- gling for their independence and freedom in Latin America. 110. The people and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam have frequently had occasion to condemn the warlike policy of the United States with regard to Nicaragua and other countries in Central America and the Caribbean, a policy which is at the root of the current dangerous situation in that part of the world. 111. We firmly support the cause of national defence and reconstruction being pursued by the people and Government of Nicaragua, as well as the struggle being waged by other peoples in Latin America and through- out the worid for peace, national independence, democ- racy and social progress. 112. The delegation of Viet Nam fully supports the position of and the proposals set forth by the representa- tive of the Republic of Nicaragua in this body and requests that the Security Council take an appropriate stance commensurate with its responsibility in view of the serious situation confronting the Republic of Nicara- gua, a dangerous situation which has been caused by a permanent member of the Council. 113. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the repre- sentative of Democratic Yemen. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 114. Mr. AL-ALFI (Democratic Yemen) (interpreta- tion from Arabic): At the outset, Sir, allow me to express warm congratulations on your assumption of the presi- dency of the Security Council for this current month. I also wish to express the gratitude of my representative for the great role played by the representative of the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a resolution from a United Nations Security Council meeting. It mentions international conflicts, national defense, and support for certain countries, which suggests that it is related to international relations and politics. However, there is no mention of economic development, natural resources, or specific industries, which rules out categories related to those topics.

**Category**
International relations, Politics