The primary purpose for the creation of the united nations was to

promote peace through international agreements.

Explanation:

The United Nations is an international organisation created with the purpose to maintain peace internationally. The organisation was set up in 1945 after World War II.

The organisation started with 51 countries as its members now reaching the membership of 193 members. The headquarters of he organization is in New York City.

The primary purpose of the formation of this organisation was to promote peace by forming certain international agreements. It required that all nations should come together peacefully and resolve the world issues peacefully.

So, the correct answer is maintaining international peace.