UN General Assembly
1956

86. In the face of such grave events, it might seem unnecessary to recall that one of the fundamental principles of the Charter recommends the pacific settlement of disputes. When the din of arms ceases, when peace returns, and the nations count their gains and their losses, they will perhaps realize the futility of their action, and remember that the peaceful means recommended by the Charter still constitute the best law of life between nations. 87. We must abide more strictly than ever by the principle of the pacific settlement of disputes by means of negotiation. Direct negotiation could be replaced, if necessary, by resort to the United Nations, which would act as an instrument for constructive talks and not as a place for sterile debate or the mere presentation of opposing points of view.