Urges all parties involved, in the interest of all the people of New Caledonia and building on the positive outcome of the mid-term review of the Matignon Accords, to maintain their dialogue in a spirit of harmony; welcomes measures that have been taken to strengthen and diversify the New Caledonian economy in all fields; also welcomes the importance attached by the parties to the Matignon Accords to greater progress in housing, employment, training, education and health care in New Caledonia; acknowledges the contribution of the Melanesian Cultural Centre to the protection of the indigenous culture of New Caledonia; notes the positive initiatives aimed at protecting New Caledonia's natural environment; acknowledges the close links between New Caledonia and the peoples of the South Pacific and the positive actions being taken by the French and provincial authorities to facilitate the further development of those links, including the development of closer relations with the Members countries of the South Pacific Forum.

Adopted without vote, 83rd meeting

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Adopted at the 83rd plenary meeting, 13 Dec. 1996.