text: The Government of the Republic of Suriname is seriously con­ cerned about the situation in and relating to Nicaragua since the latest infiltration of foreign and other armed groupings calling them­ selves the "Nicaraguan Democratic Forces··, whose only aim is the destabilization of the Nicaraguan Government and the Nicaraguan Revolution. The Government regrets the loss of Nicaraguan lives following the interference and infiltration taking place in that coun­ try. It is necessary to accept the reality of the region of Latin America and the Caribbean as a region of ideological pluralism. Any interfer­ ence for hegemonic purposes in the region constitutes a violation of the sovereignty and independence of the States concerned. The international community has outlawed intervention as an instrument of foreign policy of States. In this connection. reference must be made to General Assembly resolution 2625 (XXV) of 1970. containing the Declaration on Principles of International Law con­ cerning Friendly Relations and Co-operation among States in ac­ cordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The General Assembly also adopted in 1981, as one of the cor­ nerstones. resolution 36/103. containing the Declaration on the In­ admissibility of Intervention and Interference in the Internal Affairs of States, which reads in part as follows: "'The duty of States to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force in any form whatsoever to violate the existing internationally recognized boundaries of another 90 [ Original: English] [30 March /983] State, to disrupt the political, social or economic order of other States, to overthrow or change the political system of another State or its Government, to cause tension between or among States or to deprive peoples of their national identity and cultural heritage:· In spite of the nature of the present situation, the Government of 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a declaration from the Government of Suriname, expressing its concerns and views on the situation in Nicaragua. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the text references international law and resolutions. The main theme is the protection of sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States.