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Having considered the question of New Caledonia,

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In 2003, the New Caledonia Government decided that Japanese nationals could visit New Caledonia for 90 days without a visa.

The islands were put under the authority of the French colony of New Caledonia.

Congress is the legislative assembly of New Caledonia.

New Caledonia's economy is dominated by the nickel industry.

A representative of France, observing the seminar, remarked that racism was a concern his Government would need to look into, owing to the disparity of the New Caledonian population.

New Caledonia has enjoyed observer status at the Forum since 1999.

Noting also, in this context, the importance of equitable economic and social development, as well as continued dialogue among the parties involved in New Caledonia in the preparation of the act of self determination of New Caledonia,

One death took place in New Caledonia, while flooding caused eight drownings in Papua New Guinea.

Noting also, in this context, the importance of equitable economic and social development, as well as continued dialogue among the parties involved in New Caledonia in the preparation of the act of self determination of New Caledonia,

Noting also, in this context, the importance of equitable economic and social development as well as continued dialogue among the parties involved in New Caledonia in the preparation of an act of self determination of New Caledonia,

Noting also, in this context, the importance of equitable economic and social development, as well as continued dialogue among the parties involved in New Caledonia in the preparation of the act of self determination of New Caledonia,

Noting also, in this context, the importance of equitable economic and social development, as well as continued dialogue among the parties involved in New Caledonia in the preparation of the act of self determination of New Caledonia,

1. Welcomes the significant developments that have taken place in New Caledonia since the signing of the Nouméa Accord of 5 May 1998 by the representatives of New Caledonia and the Government of France A AC.109 2114, annex.

The current data on the population of New Caledonia vary significantly.

On the multilateral front, New Caledonia has strengthened its ties with the European Union (EU).

The delegation of France and, through it, the delegation of New Caledonia had been acquainted with the text of the draft resolution.

The Government is the executive power of New Caledonia and is headed by the President.

New Caledonia will host the 2005 meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Committee.

16. Acknowledges the contribution of the Melanesian Cultural Centre to the protection of the indigenous Kanak culture of New Caledonia

11. Acknowledges the contribution of the Melanesian Cultural Centre to the protection of the indigenous Kanak culture of New Caledonia

11. Acknowledges the contribution of the Melanesian Cultural Centre to the protection of the indigenous culture of New Caledonia

14. Acknowledges the contribution of the Melanesian Cultural Centre to the protection of the indigenous Kanak culture of New Caledonia

Circulated in accordance with a decision taken by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) at its 1st meeting, on 29 September 2005.

On the bilateral front, in 2004 New Caledonia received visits from Vanuatu's Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Agriculture.

New Caledonia, with its considerable economic assets, ranks among the more affluent Pacific nations.

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21. Also welcomes the continuing high level visits to New Caledonia by delegations from countries of the Pacific region and high level visits by delegations from New Caledonia to countries members of the Pacific Islands Forum

New Caledonia continued to participate in regional cooperation as an observer in the Pacific Islands Forum, whose visiting mission, pursuant to the Nouméa Accord, goes to New Caledonia every year to acquaint itself directly with economic, social, political, and constitutional developments.

Noting with satisfaction the intensification of contacts between New Caledonia and neighbouring countries of the South Pacific region,

24. Decides to keep under continuous review the process unfolding in New Caledonia as a result of the signing of the Nouméa Accord