countries possessing nuclear weapons toadoptmeasures conducive tocontaining and socialist countries putforward proposals aimedathalting thearmsrace,bothon conditions ofitsnon-militarization, andproposals torestore detente inEuropeJSM/MQ A/40/PV,.20 llf' (Mr.Sipaseuth, LaoPeople's Democratic Republic) II,FOritspari:,theLaoPeople's Democratic Republic firmlysupports the aforementioned appeal, theconstructive andrealistic proposals andtheunilateral commitments. Theseprovethesincerity andgreatSenSeofresponsibility ofthese countries towards mankind. Ifallthenuclear PowersweretofollowtheeAwuple of theSovietUnion,thedangerofnuclear warwouldbeconsiderably reduced. Forthe timebeing,theinternational co~~unity isexpecting muchfromtheUnited States-Soviet Unionnegotiations, recently resumed inGeneva, andfromthe forthcoming summitmeeting between thesetwocountries, thesuccess ofwhichwill haveaverypositive effectoninternational relations. TheLaoPeople's Democratic Republic reaffirms itssolidarity andunswerving support forthepeopleofrevolutionary Nicaragua andtheSandanist Government in theirvaliant struggle against subversion, thethreatofaggression andeconomic blockade byimperialism anditspuppets, inordertosafeguard theirnational. independence andtheachievements oftheirrevolution. OurRepublic alsosupports thepeaceprocess undertaken bytheContadora Groupandappeals totheUnited StatesGovernment toresumetheManzanillo negotiations. Wefirmlysupport thejuststruggle ofthepeopleofElSalvador against oppression andexploitation andforfreedom andtruedemocratic rights. TheLaoPeople's Democratic Republic wouldlikefurther toreaffirm its solidarity andunswerving support foritsbrother Cubanpeopleintheirdetermined struggle against thethreatofaggression andsubversion byimperialism anddemands thattheGuantanamo Basebereturned toCuba. Itisequally imperative thatforeign troopswithdraw rapidly and unconditionally fromGrenada sothatthepeopleofthatcountry mayfreelyexercise theirrighttoself-determination.JSM/MO A/40/PV.20 12 (Mr.Sipaseuth, LaoPeople's Democratic Republic) 'Westrongly condemn therepression, threats andarbitrary arrests oftheblack population ofSouthAfricaandfirmlysupport thecourageous struggle ofthat oppressed people, undertheleadership oftheAfrican National Congress (ANC) against apartheid andfortherestoration oftheirbasichumanrightsina non-racist democratic society. Wereaffirm ourunswerving support fortheheroicstruggle ofthepeopleof Namibia undertheleadership oftheSouthWestAfricaPeople's organization (SWAPO), theirsole,legitimate representative, fortheirrightto self-determination, freedom andnational independence inaunified Namibia. We strongly denounce Pretoria's recentdecision toestablish theso-called interim government inviolation ofSecurity Council resolution 435(1978), andtolinking thegranting ofindependence toNamibia withthewithdrawal ofCuban internationalist forcesfromAngola. TheLaoPeople's Democratic Republic reaffirms itsmilitant solidarity and unshakable support fortheAngolan peopleintheirbravestruggle against theacts ofaggression andsabotage bytheracistPretoria regimeandforthedefence ofthe independent sove~eignty andterritorial integrity oftheircountry. Wefirmlysupport alsothecourageous struggle ofthepatriotic forcesof Lebanon against theIsraeli occupier forthedefence, independence, sovereignty and unityoftheircountry. Wecond~mn thebarbaric practices ofthezionists and firmlysupport thejuststruggle ofthePalestinian Arabpeopleunderthe leadership ofthePalestine Liberation Organization (PLO),theirsole,legitimate repres~ntative, fortherestoration andexercise oftheirbasicinalienable rights, including therighttofoundanindependent Palestinian State. Inouropinion, the proposal oftheSovietUnionontheconvening ofaninternational conference for peaceintheMiddleEast-inwhichallparties concerned, inclUding thePLO,wouldA/40/PV.20 l~ (Mr.Sipaseuth, LaoPeople's Democratic Republic) participate onan'equal footing andwiththesamerights-isthesolution w~ich
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by the Lao People's Democratic Republic, focusing on international relations, diplomacy, and politics. It discusses various global issues, such as the arms race, nuclear war, and regional conflicts. The text also expresses support for various countries and organizations, including socialist and revolutionary movements. It is likely that the category that best fits this text is related to international relations and politics.

**Category**
International relations, Politics