ABSTRACT
The second principle of the Declaration on Friendly Relations is ‘that States shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security and justice are not endangered’. Coming immediately after the principle dealing with the use of force, this part of the Declaration echoes the words of Article 2(3) of the UN Charter, as the first principle recalls those of Article 2(4). The juxtaposition of the two principles in both instruments is, of course, not accidental. If force, the traditional means of settling international disputes, is to be enjoined, there must be a corresponding obligation to resolve differences peacefully. The second principle of the Declaration is thus complementary to the first principle and this is also the position in the Charter.
