cil decided to extend an invitation, under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure, to the Chairman of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peopk"s. At the same meeting, the Council also decided to invite the representatives of Portugal, Algeria, Togo, Guinea, Yugoslavia, Somalia, Morocco and Cyprus to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item on the basis of the report of the Committee on the Admission of New Members (S/11437)39 concerning the application of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau for membership in the United Nations. Resolution 356 (1974) of 12 August 1974 The Security Council, Having examined the application of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau for admission to membership in the United Nations (S/11393), Recommends to the General Assembly that the Re­ public of Guinea-Bissau be admitted to membership in the United Nations. Adopted unanimously at the 1791st meeting. 39 Ibid., Supplement for July, August and September 1974. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, where they are considering the admission of a new member, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with no mention of economic or environmental issues. The focus is on the process of admission to the United Nations, rather than any specific sector or field.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief