text: energy. These declarations show that Israel intends to launch attacks on the Syrian Arab Republic. It is therefore the duty of the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic already to issue a warning about the seriousness of the situation which Israel has created by its declarations and its threats, in violation of the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, the principles of international law and the relevant resolutions and decisions of the United Nations. These declarations and threats by Israel not only may exacerbate tension and jeopardize" security in the region, but also they directly endanger international peace and security. If Israel persists in its threats of aggression, the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic reserves the right to refer this question to the Security Council. I should be grateful if you would arrange to have this letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council. (Signed) Abdul Halim KHADDAM Vice-Clwirman of the Council of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic DOCUMENT S/15567 Letter dated 19 January 1983 from the Deputy Minister for External Relations of Nicaragua to the President of the Security Council I hereby transmit to you the text of the official communique from the Ministry of External Relations of the Republic of Nicaragua, issued today by its Press Office. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE "The Ministry of External Relations announces the following "The Government of Nicaragua denounces as yet another provocation of our country, to be con­ demned on every score. the announcement of new air. sea and land military manoeuvres between the armed forces of the United States and Honduras. scheduled to take place between I and 6 February 1983. These manoeuvres. which involve th.e mobili­ zation of some 7,000 persons from both armies-a 22 [Original: Spanish] [20 January 1983] 
analysis: The text appears to be a collection of official letters and communiques from foreign ministers and governments, addressing issues related to international relations, security, and conflict. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international politics and diplomacy rather than economic or social issues.