text: and Jordan. In turn, the ASEAN foreign ministers informed the mission about the military situation. in Kampuchea foUowing the hostilities of the last dry season and on the continuing efforts of the ASEAN countries towards a comprehensive political settlement. In that context, they briefed the mission on the proposal I ... Page 7 for proximity talks which was set out in the joint statement by the ASEAN foreign ministers on the Kampuchean problem, issued on 8 July 1985 (A/40/491 -S/1734�). The ASEAN foreign ministers expressed the hope that Viet Nam would respond favourably to that proposal. They also expressed their appreciation for the work of the Ad Hoe Committee and urged it to continue its tasks as well �sits consul tations with interested Governments. They stressed that such consultat ions served to keep alive public awareness of the Kampuche an situation and helped to foster a better understanding of the various aspects of the problem. 30.The Ad Hoe Committee wishes to appeal to those Member States which did not participate in the International Conference on K ampuchea to co-operate in any suitable way in the efforts to attain the goals of the Declaration on Kampuchea and the General Asse!Dbly resolut.ions on this question. It appeals once again to all parties concerned to act in such a way that conditions are created which coul d lead to a process of constructi ve dialogue. It ie the Committee's hope that, in order to bring about such·conditions, all parties would refrain from taking any action that would complicate further the situation .in Kampuchea and thus jeopardize the chances for a fair and peaceful solution of the proble.m�. 31.In this connection, the Ad Hoe Committee intends to continue the consultations it began three ·years ago, with a view to increasing. understa nding of the issue and
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the situation in Kampuchea (present-day Cambodia) and the efforts of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries to find a peaceful solution. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it is a report or communiqué from an international organization or committee.