Honduras. and Nicaragua and adopted a 21point "Document of Objectives" for resolving problems and reducing tensions in the region. In January 1984. the nine Latin American nations further agreed on a set of principles for implementation of their mutual objectives. These more specific provisions included. first. preparation of a detailed inventory of military installations. weapons and troops. second. activities to end foreign involvement. illegal arms traffic. and support for insurgents. third. creating mechanisms to permit dialog and guarantee respect for human rights. fourth. intensified aid for refugees. and fifth. cooperation with regional groups to promote economic development. The Contadora and Central American nations are expected to meet again this month to consider the detailed findings and recommendations of three Contadora working groups which have been studying verification. supervision of compliance. and further steps toward a regional peace agreement. This next stage in the Contadora peace process offers an important opportunity to test Nicaraguas expressed support for change by mandating an end to armed aggression and governmentsupported insurgencies in the region.
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