44/94), the question of the British Virgin Islands (resolutior 441951, the question of Montserrat (resolution 44196). the question of American Samoa (resolution 44/97), the question of Guam (resolution 44/90), the question of the United States Virgin Islands (resolution 44199). the question of Gibraltar (decision 441426). the question of Pitcairn (decision 44/427) and the question of St. Helena (decision 441428). Documents : (a) Report of the Special Committee, Supplement No. 23 (A/45/23): (b) Reports of the Secretary-General (resolution 44108 and decision 4414291. 19. Admission of new Members to the United Natim The question of the admission of new Members to the United Nations is governed by, inter alia, Article 4 of the Charter, rules 58 to 60 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council and rules 134 to 138 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly. In accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2, of the Charter, the admission of new Members is effected by a decision of the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. Under rule 83 of the rules of procedure of the Assembly, a two-thirds majority is required for the admission of new Members. At its eighteenth special session, u/ the General Assembly admitted Namibia (resolution S-18/1) to membership in the Organieation. A list of the Kember States, which now number 159, with an indication of the year in which they were admitted to membership in the United Nations, appears in annex VI. 1p/ As at 1 June 1990, no documents had been circulated under this item. ~__- 36./ References for the eighteenth special session (agenda item 10): (a) Application for admission: A/S-18/5; (b) Letter from the President of the Security Council: A/S-16/3: (d) Resolution S-1611: (e) Plenary meeting: A/S-181PV.l. A/45/100 English Page 12 20. @-over- between the United Nations and the Asian Afrlcen - . 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a report from the United Nations, specifically discussing the admission of new member states and the questions related to the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, American Samoa, Guam, United States Virgin Islands, Gibraltar, Pitcairn, and St. Helena. The text does not seem to be focused on economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues. It also does not discuss agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a report on organizational matters rather than a scientific or technical issue.

**Category**
International Organizations