UN General Assembly
1967

61. Owing to deep differences of opinion on the constitutional problems involved, the peace-keeping activities of our Organization are far from having the cohesion and effectiveness we might wish. Nevertheless, we feel that there is no cause for undue pessimism, inasmuch as the Organization should be able to cope pragmatically with the concrete problems which may arise. It is the duty of all Member States to support United Nations action aimed at peacekeeping. In our view, this means that the financial burden should be divided in an equitable manner among all States, according to criteria to be laid down, taking into account particularly the ability of Member States to pay.