respect by those concerned of Nicaragua’s right to espouse and develop its own chosen political system, without any external threat or interference. 55. Once again we commend the efforts of the Con- tadora Group in ‘seeking peaceful solutions to the probems of Central America. We also note with en- 6 couragement that, despite enormous threats to itself, Nicaragua continues to pledge its fullest co-operation with the Contadora efforts. Even now we are being assured that the Sandinist Government in Nicaragua stands ready to engage in dialogue and negotiations. In this, as also in their determination to defend and devel- op a socio-economic system of their own sovereign choice, the Government and people of Nicaragua have a right to demand and to expect the support and help of the Security Council. How we wish that those.responsi- ble for the mounting regional tension would reciprocate Nicaragua’s expressed readiness and desire to search for genuine peace in that region. .’ , 56. Mr. LIANG Yufan (China) [inrerp&tionfiom Chinese]: First of all, Sir, please allow me to ‘express my congratulations on your assumption of the pres- idency of the Security Council for this month. I am sure that,. with your rich experience in diplomacy, you will certainly fulfil this important mission with much suc- cess. I wish also to avail myself of this opportunity to express my admiration and gratitude to your predeces- sor, Mr. Javier Arias Stella, representative of Peru, for the outstanding contributions he made during his term as President of the Security Council in March. 57. The Chinese’delegation has listened attentively to the statements of Mr. Javier Chamorro Mora, represen- tative of Nicaragua, and of representatives from other countries. And now 1 would like to speak briefly on our standpoint with regard to the current situation in Cen- tral America. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political situation in Central America, specifically Nicaragua, and the efforts of the Contadora Group to seek peaceful solutions to the region's problems. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is likely a speech or statement made in an international forum, such as the United Nations Security Council.

**Category**
International relations, Politics