sought to be realistic, positive and constructive. In respectfully putting the draft resolution to the members of the Special Committee I should like to emphasi 7.e that an important consideration we have taken into account has been to consolidate the progress already made. It is our belief that the confidence-building which has developed so well between the people of New Caledonia, and particularly the indigenous Kanaks, and the administering Power will enable the act of self-determination to be carried out in conditions that will provide as stable a future for New Caledonia as possible. I commend the draft resolution to all members of the Special Committee and urge its unanimous adoption. Mr. VAN LIEROP (Vanuatu): Before I begin my prepared statement, 1 should like to digress slightly and through you, Mr. Chainnan, express to the members of the Special Committee and the members of the Secretariat the appreciation of the Government and people of Vanuatu for the decision to hold the decolonization seminar in Port Vila, Vanuatu, this past May. We are grateful that members of the Committee and of the Secretariat travelled such a great distance, taking so manv hours, and then spent so many hours of hard work once they arrived in Port Vila in condu::ting the seminar. We assure the Committee again not only of our appreciation but of our willingness to oo-operate with it in all its future endeavours. I have the honour and privilege of speaking today on behalf of the seven countries that are members of the South Pacific Forum and are also Members of the United Nations -Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. BCT/cw A/AC.109/PV.1369 54 (Mr. Van Lierop, Vanuatu) At the outset, we congratulate the Chairman on his re-election to lead the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement related to a political or diplomatic context, specifically discussing the self-determination of a territory (New Caledonia) and the relationship between the territory and the administering power. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level discussion or negotiation. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, which are common topics in international discussions. Instead, it focuses on the process of self-determination and the relationships between countries.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations