UN General Assembly
1966

45. Peaceful settlement of international disputes is a major concern of the United Nations and amply provided for in the Charter. Procedures for peaceful settlement are not lacking; what is lacking is rather the willingness of States or of United Nations organs to use them. My delegation considers that greater use should be made of the political organs of the Organization for purposes of conciliation and good offices. 46. However, possession of the full facts is an absolutely essential prerequisite for such constructive tasks. Very logically, Chapter VI of the United Nations Charier starts its provisions about the active role of the Security Council in the pacific settlement of dispute by granting the Council the power to make investigations. It is also generally recognized that the broad powers granted by the Charter to the General Assembly include fact-finding powers for the Assembly.