UN General Assembly
1955

170. The vitality of the principles of progress on which the Charter is founded has been fully demonstrated by the course of events during the past decade. These principles serve the interests of the freedom and independence of nations, as also the cause of strengthening peace and international co-operation. However serious the shortcomings in the practical work of the United Nations may have been, the purposes and principles of the Organization have received the recognition of all peoples striving for peace, freedom and progress. 171. At this session, the General Assembly has before it the question of a general conference of the Members of the United Nations for the purpose of reviewing the Charter.