"ff as a conseouence of the aforesaid acts war is declared on the Republic, the punishnent sball be 10 to 15 years in prison." 2. The Republic of Panama believes that our juridical system already containslegal norms prescribing action against nercenary activities whicb to a large extentfulfil the intentions of the resolution promulgated by the international conmunity through the United Nations. 3. We wish to emphasize that the Republic of Panama considers it vitally important to elaborate provisions at the international level ained at reducing thistype of activity, which runs counter to the principle of the defence of eachnationrs ideals. 4. We therefore hold that it is not out of place to consider this iten at thefortieth session and that the rest. of the international community must be urged tounite in order to eliminate completely tbe recruitment, financing and training of mercenaries in, and the transit of mercenaries through, the territory of each State.A/40/465/Add.1 English Page 6 5. We express our particular satisfaction with the work being done by the United Nations General Assembly in the rnatter, whiclr has proven useful in furtheringinternational security, and we believe that it would be very beneficial andprofitable to elaborate a resolution encompassing the excellent work done thus far. PERU tOriginal: Spanishl [21 august f985] l. The importance of the application and universal realization of the right ofcolonial peoples to obtain their independence has, since che adoption of General Assembly resolution 15L4 (xv) of 14 December 1960, been of constant concern toPeru. ft has accordingly reaffirrned on many occasions in various international forums its full respect for the self-determination of peoples fighting to liberate themselves from the colonial yoke, and has expressed its solidarity with them.
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the issue of mercenaries and the recruitment, financing, and training of mercenaries, as well as the importance of self-determination of peoples fighting for independence. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that it is a official document from the United Nations or a country. The content is focused on international relations and politics, rather than a specific sector or industry.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief