The Nicaraguan leader said he was carrying a new proposal that could speed up the process of negotiating a cease-fire with the contras.

He also said Nicaraguan leaders have said they might agree to the involvement of third parties.

It isn't really likely that the Nicaraguan leaders will put themselves in risk of being voted out of power.

In his opening speech to the summit meeting, he made several thinly veiled attacks on the Nicaraguan leader.

But in recent days, some Nicaraguan political leaders have said they welcome his presence.

Mr. Carter said he "addressed all of these issues with Nicaraguan leaders."

And the Nicaraguan leaders have agreed to hold direct talks with the contra rebels.

Nicaraguan leaders consider the state of emergency essential to the maintenance of public order and security.

The Nicaraguan leader said the offer would cover all weapons and ammunition from foreign sources.

"He was the only Nicaraguan leader to give a coherent picture of our movement."