UN General Assembly
1946

The United Nations was created in order to implement such international co-operation among the great and small countries as would, in the largest possible measure, conform to the interests of all peace-loving States. From the very beginning it was obvious that, for this purpose, it was necessary above all to ensure concerted action on the part of the great Powers. Moreover, it was known at that time — no less than at present — that it was a question of international co-operation in which the efforts of States with different social and political systems should be united for the sake of peace and security.