Its dispute settlement mechanism should lead to rapid elimination of unilateral practices.

Costa Rica fully supports the work of the International Court of Justice as the best mechanism for the peaceful settlement of disputes.

We believe that frequent recourse to the Court, as an effective mechanism for the peaceful settlement of disputes, should be encouraged.

On dispute settlement, it was pointed out that the Commission was not a dispute settlement mechanism and that its objective was to ensure the efficient implementation of its mandate under the Convention.

The Convention includes a comprehensive system for the peaceful settlement of disputes.

During the forty eighth session of the General Assembly, it will be particularly important to arrive at a consensus on the need for a legal mechanism for the settlement of disputes.

quot (e) It must provide for a compulsory binding dispute settlement mechanism, consistent with the Convention on the Law of the Sea, while providing the necessary flexibility to the parties to a dispute to use the mechanism of their choice (A CONF.164 21). quot

quot Establishment of a Dispute Settlement Service offering

The Convention also contains a comprehensive and binding system of dispute settlement.

The Convention also established a series of follow up mechanisms aimed at ensuring efficient implementation of the new instrument, including a non binding mechanism for the settlement of disputes.

This highlights the need for effective dispute settlement mechanisms.

There has been real progress toward reducing tariff barriers the World Trade Organization has also established a dispute resolution mechanism for its 159 members.

My delegation strongly condemns the application of unilateral coercive measures as a means of settling disputes.

His delegation was particularly happy to note that the declaration in question was in line with the initiative taken by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) for creating a dispute settlement mechanism in Africa.

(a) Under any dispute settlement procedure applicable between it and the responsible State

64. With regard to the peaceful settlement of disputes, it should be made clear that resolving disputes by peaceful means required the consent of the parties involved.

Given the propensity for disputes on fisheries matters, effective high seas fisheries management should be underpinned by an efficient dispute settlement mechanism that can be invoked readily and which can dispose of such disputes speedily. English

It was further suggested that the Special Committee elaborate a universal convention on the peaceful settlement of disputes.

Such an improved framework of rules must be supported by an efficient, fair and binding mechanism for the settlement of disputes and a reinforced institutional capacity for the GATT system.

In thinking of ways to strengthen the ICSID, it would be helpful to consider the World Trade Organization s dispute settlement mechanism (DSM), which enjoys a remarkably strong compliance record.

The Ombudsman will advise and make suggestions or recommendations, as appropriate, on actions needed to settle conflicts.

The principles of condemnation of the use or the threat of the use of force as a means of settling disputes were underscored.

In a period during which the number of conflicts was increasing, it was essential to develop mechanisms which would allow the resolution of disputes before they escalated into full blown conflicts.

But, most important, the ICSID would greatly benefit from the level of institutional support that the DSM has at the WTO.

There are a variety of procedural problems with regard to the existing investor State dispute settlement system.

This relatively recent feature of international conventions is quite distinct from the traditional dispute settlement procedures (see below).

The provision to which the reservation relates constitutes the raison d'être of the treaty or The reservation has the effect of excluding its author from a dispute settlement or treaty implementation monitoring mechanism with respect to a treaty provision that the author has previously accepted, if the very purpose of the treaty is to put such a mechanism into effect.

A comprehensive travel plan for the biennium will take into account the complexity and dispersion of the Office's constituency as well as the need to further establish the Office as a system wide mechanism for conflict resolution.

It also agreed with the opinion that a dispute settlement system should be envisaged in the context of the draft articles, whose value would be significantly enhanced if they were supplemented with a fact finding mechanism.

B. Consideration of the proposal submitted by Sierra Leone entitled quot Establishment of a Dispute Settlement Service offering or responding with its services early in disputes quot

A transparent and effective mechanism for the settlement of disputes must be established and immediate action must be taken to assist developing countries in adapting to the new regimes, especially through training and the strengthening of national institutions.

In addition, we underline the principles of respect for international law and uphold of dialogue as means for peaceful settlement of disputes.

Commends the agreement on the Procedures for Consultation and Conciliation for the Settlement of Disputes concerning the Application of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

3. Commends the agreement on the Procedures for Consultation and Conciliation for the Settlement of Disputes concerning the Application of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

In the discussion, three main arguments had been advanced in favour of the inclusion of a dispute settlement regime that would provide for compulsory third party settlement procedures.

In the absence of an obligation to settle disputes by reference to a binding third party mechanism, other means of dispute resolution are available, including negotiation, consultation and mediation.

(c) Countermeasures must not interfere with any dispute settlement procedures or interrupt any diplomatic channels

(7) Existing procedures for dispute settlement, such as those provided by the Convention on Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)

We share the concern of the Secretary General that the Court, the most important instrument for the settlement of disputes, is not being fully utilized for this purpose.

Chapter VIII of the Charter provides the basis for confidence building and deals with the question of arrangements for the settlement of disputes at the regional level.

46. On the settlement of disputes, his delegation strongly inclined towards defining appropriate procedures for the settlement of disputes by third party means as an integral part of the draft articles. The question was what procedures were appropriate.

Beyond the obvious availability of countervailing duties as an enforcement tool, several of the DSM s institutional characteristics, which are absent in the ICSID, help to create and sustain legitimacy.

Such a review would be of particular value against a background where greater adherence to the jurisdiction of the Court is being promoted as a contribution to the preservation of peaceful relations among States and where the Court is being given more prominence as a dispute settlement mechanism.

It would not replace any existing mechanism available to staff and managers for the resolution of grievances or the reporting of misconduct.

To that end, it would be desirable to establish a mechanism whereby resolutions of the Security Council on sanctions and the use of armed force would be subject to approval by the General Assembly.