Question of Tokelau : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Notes that Tokelau remains firmly committed to the development of self-government; notes the decision of the General Fono in Nov. 2003, following extensive consultation, to explore formally with New Zealand the option of self-government in free association, and the discussions now under way between Tokelau and New Zealand pursuant to the General Fono decision; acknowledges Tokelau's initiative in devising a strategic economic development plan for the period 2002-2004 to advance its capacity for self-government; also acknowledges the continuing assistance that New Zealand has committed to promoting Tokelau's self-government; welcomes the establishment of an international trust fund to support Tokelau's future development needs; calls upon the administering Power and UN agencies to continue to provide assistance to Tokelau as it further develops its economy and governance structures in the context of its ongoing constitutional evolution; requests the Special Committee to examine the question of the Non-Self-Governing Territory of Tokelau and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its 60th session.

Adopted without vote, 71st plenary meeting

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Issued in GAOR, 59th sess., Suppl. no. 49.