Article 62 of the UN Charter outlines the procedure for the Security Council to consider matters referred to it by the General Assembly under Article 11(2). This article essentially allows the General Assembly to request the Security Council's attention on specific matters related to international peace and security.
Here's a breakdown of the key points:
- Article 11(2): This article empowers the General Assembly to make recommendations to the Security Council on matters affecting international peace and security.
- Article 62: This article specifies that the Security Council shall consider such recommendations from the General Assembly.
- Procedure: The General Assembly can submit a request to the Security Council to consider a specific matter. The Security Council is then obligated to review the request and take appropriate action.
This mechanism serves to facilitate cooperation between the General Assembly and the Security Council, allowing the General Assembly to raise issues that it deems important and ensuring that the Security Council is aware of these concerns. While the Security Council ultimately holds the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, Article 62 ensures that the General Assembly's voice is heard and considered.
