United Nations Security Council Resolution 489

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UN Security Council
Resolution 489
LocationVanuatu.png
Location of Vanuatu
Date8 July 1981
Meeting no.2,291
CodeS/RES/489 (Document)
SubjectAdmission of new Members to the UN: Vanuatu
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
  488 Lists of resolutions 490  

United Nations Security Council resolution 489, adopted unanimously on 8 July 1981, after examining the application of the Republic of Vanuatu for membership in the United Nations, the Council recommended to the General Assembly that Vanuatu be admitted.

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