Part Il. Other matters considered by the Security Cormcil

ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE UNITED NATIONS..

A. Application of the Republic of Vanuatu

Decisions
At its 2290th meeting, on 8 July 1981, the Council, following the adoption of its agenda, decided to refer the application of the Republic of Vanuatu"7 for membership in the United Nations to the Committee on the Admission of New Members for examination and report, as provided in rule 59 of the provisional rules of procedure.

hers.. concerning the application of the Republic of Vanuatu for admission to membership in the United Nations.
Resolution 489 (1981)
of 8 July 1981

At its 2291 st meeting, on 8 July 1981, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Australia and New Zealand to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the report of the Committee on the Admission of New Mem-
.. Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted by the Council in 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980.
67 Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-sixth Session, Annexes, agenda item 20, document A/36/308-S/14506.

The Security Council,
Having examined the application of the Republic of Vanuatu·7 for admission to the United Nations,
Recommends to the General Assembly that the Republic of Vanuatu should be admitted to membership in the United Nations .
Adopted unanimously at the 229/st meeting.
61 Official Records ofthe Security Councli, Thirty-sixth Year. Supplement fo· July. August and September /981, document S/14580.

B. Application of Belize

Decisions
At its 230lst meeting, on 23 September 1981, the Council decided to invite the representative of Guatemala to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "Admission of New Members: telegram dated 21 September 1981 from the Prime Minister of Belize to the Secretary-General (SI 1470 I )" .""
At the same meeting, the Council also decided to refer the application Of Belize·· for membership in the Unitbd Nations to the Committee on the Admission of New Members for examination and report, as provided in rule 59 of the provisional rules of procedure.
At its 2302nd meeting, on 23 September 1981, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Barbados,
60 Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirtv-sixth Session, Annexes, agenda item 20. document A/361533-S/14701.

Nicaragua and Saint Lucia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the report of the Committee on the Admission of New Members'" concerning the application of Belize for admission to membership in the United Nations.
Resolution 491 (1981)
of 23 September 1981
The Security Council, Having examined the application of Belize"" for admission to the United Nations, Recommends to the General Assembly that Belize should be admitted to membership in the United Nations.
Adopted unanimously at the 2302nd meeting.
70 Official Records ofthe Security Council, Thirty-sixth Year. Supplement for July. August and September /981, document S/14703.

C. Application of Antigua and Barbuda

Decisions
At its 2307th meeting, on 10 November 1981, the Council, following the adoption of the agenda, decided to

refer the application of Antigua and Barbuda" for membership in the United Nations to the Committee on the
71 Official Records of the General Assembly, Thiny-sixth Ses.~ion. Annexes, agenda item 20, document A/36/642-S/14742.

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