A/RES/61/37. Resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, 2006

• Resolution Number: A/RES/61/37
• Year: 2006
• Session: 61st
• Issuer: General Assembly of the United Nation

United Nations A/RES/61/37

General Assembly Distr.: General

18 December 2006

Sixty-first session

Agenda item 79

06-49665

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 4 December 2006

[on the report of the Sixth Committee (A/61/455)]

61/37. Commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of the

International Court of Justice

The General Assembly

,

Mindful

that, in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the

United Nations, all Members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means

in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered,

Bearing in mind

the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning

Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the

United Nations

1

and the Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International

Disputes,

2

Recognizing

the need for universal adherence to and implementation of the rule of

law at both the national and international levels,

Recalling

that the International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of

the United Nations, and reaffirming its authority and independence,

Noting

that 2006 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the inaugural sitting of the

International Court of Justice,

Noting with appreciation

the special commemorative event held at The Hague in

April 2006 to celebrate the anniversary,

1.

Solemnly commends

the International Court of Justice for the important role

that it has played as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations over the past sixty

years in adjudicating disputes among States, and recognizes the value of its work;

2.

Expresses its appreciation

to the Court for the measures adopted to operate

an increased workload with maximum efficiency;

3.

Stresses

the desirability of finding practical ways and means to strengthen

the Court, taking into consideration, in particular, the needs resulting from its workload;

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1 Resolution 2625 (XXV), annex.

2 Resolution 37/10, annex.