Part II. Other matters considered by the Security Council ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE UNITED NATIONS68 Decisions At its 1565th meeting, on 9 February 1971, the Council decided to refer the application of Bhutan61 for membership in the United Nations to the Com­ mittee on the Admission of New Members for exami­ nation and report, as provided in rule 59 of the provi­ sional rules of procedure. At its 1566th meeting, on 10 February 1971, the Council decided to invite the representatives of India and Pakistan to participate, without vote, in the discus­ sion of the question. Resolution 292 (1971) of 10 February 1971 The Security Council, Having examined the application of Bhutan61 for admission to the United Nations, Recommends to the General Assembly that Bhutan be admitted to membership in the United Nations. Adopted unanimously at the 1566th meeting. Decision At its 1574th meeting, on 16 August 1971, the Council decided to refer the applications of Oman62 and Bahrain63 for membership in the United Nations to the Committee on the Admission of New Members for examination and report. 60 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 and 1970. 6l See Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty-fifth Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1970, document S/10050. 62 /bid., Twenty-sixth Year, Supplement for April, May and lune 1971, document S/10216. 63 Ibid., Supplement for July, August and September 1971, document S/10291. 12 Resolution 296 ( 1971) of 18 August 1971 The Security Council, Having examined the application of Bahrain63 for admission to the United Nations, Welcomes the application of Bahrain and recom­ mends to the General Assembly that Bahrain be ad­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the admission of new member states to the United Nations, which is a matter of international relations and diplomacy. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to the new member states, but rather focuses on the procedural aspects of their admission.

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