9 / 87. Just a few days ago, from 7 to 12 March, 101 coun- tries met at New Delhi for the historic Seventh Confer- ence of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries. In New Delhi we collectively assessed the international situation, paying particular attention to the so-called trouble-spots in the world, including Central America and the Caribbean. After exhaustive debates and a great deal of soul-searching, the Movement made yet another passionate appeal for peace and international co-operation and for respect for the sovereignty, territor- ial integrity and independence of all States. Paragraph 138 of the Political Declaration [see S/Z56753 requests the Co-ordinating Bureau “to closely moiitor the events in the subregion” and makes an appeal for “the cessation of all hostile acts against Nicaragua”. The Conference “called on the Governments of the United States and Honduras to adopt a constructive position in favour of peace and dialogue in conformity with the principles of international law and called on all States to avoid any act or policy that might increase tensions in the region”. 88, But even befori: we left New Delhi, United States warships were engaged in another round of “exercises” in the Caribbean, in defiance of the numerous calls by Caribbean States and regional institutions that our region be recognized as a zone of peace, Sixty-nine United States vessels are involved, They include 3 aircraft carriers, 4 cruisers, 11 destroyers, 13 frigates, 4 subma- rines, 4 amphibious craft, 4 patro1 boats, 14 support craft and 11 Coast Guard boats. The exercise also involves more than 300 aircraft, the Pentagon said. This latest exhibition of United States military muscle, code-named “Redex ‘83”, will serve to aggravate tensions in the region and certainly widen the lacuna existing between the peoples and Governments of our region and the Government of the United States. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the diplomatic and military tensions between the United States and countries in the Caribbean region, specifically mentioning Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Non-Aligned Movement. The language used suggests a focus on international relations, conflict resolution, and regional security, rather than any specific economic, environmental, or social issue.

**Category**
International relations, Politics