Question of New Caledonia
A/RES/69/102
18. Acknowledges the contribution of the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre
to the protection of the indigenous Kanak culture of New Caledonia;
19. Welcomes the cooperative attitude of other States and Territories in the
region towards New Caledonia, its economic and political aspirations and its
increasing participation in regional and international affairs;
20. Takes note of the information shared by participants from New Caledonia
at the Pacific regional seminar on the implementation of the Third International
Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism: accelerating action held in Nadi, from
21 to 23 May 2014, including on measured progress made in the social, economic,
political and environmental spheres and more focused efforts, particularly on the
rebalancing initiatives and electoral roll concerns, necessary for the long-term
shared mutual benefit of all New Caledonians, and urges the administering Power
and the Government of New Caledonia to devote appropriate attention to addressing
these issues;
21. Welcomes the peaceful conduct of provincial elections in New Caledonia
on 11 May 2014, the preceding municipal elections and the subsequent ongoing
efforts to form a new Government of New Caledonia, and encourages constructive
engagement by all stakeholders in further developing New Caledonia for all,
including by respecting and upholding the Nouméa Accord;
22. Also welcomes the actions taken by the administering Power to continue
to transmit to the Secretary-General information as required under Article 73 e of
the Charter, particularly the submissions on 4 February and 15 May 2014 on the
most recent developments in New Caledonia;
23. Notes the agreement between the signatories to the Nouméa Accord that
the progress made in the emancipation process shall be brought to the attention of
the United Nations;
24. Decides to keep under continuous review the process unfolding in New
Caledonia as a result of the signing of the Nouméa Accord;
25. Requests the Special Committee to continue the examination of the
question of the Non-Self-Governing Territory of New Caledonia and to report
thereon to the General Assembly at its seventieth session.
64th plenary meeting
5 December 2014
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