the task of the committee is to settle the dispute (article 21 (1) lit e fok, rule 98 of the rules of procedure). if no amicable agreement is reached, a final report will be prepared, completing the procedure for the committee (article 21 (1) (h), (ii) fok, rule 101 of the verfo). for international disputes there are rules, u. a. the agreement for the peaceful settlement of international disputes the states can then turn to the international court of justice within six months, provided that neither of the two states made a reservation in the ratification of the treaty (article 30 fok).