in the exercise of their right to self-determination and independence in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the Declaration. (5) The Special Committee notes the continuing devolution of authority to the General 3Bono (Council), the highest political authority in Tokelau. It notes the information provided by the administering Power that Tokelau has focused on consolidating recent developments and assimilating them into the customs and culture of the Territory. It notes also the information relayed by the administering Power from the Official Secretary that Tokelau in 1989 focused on strengthening its political institutions. It welcomes the information that Tokelau^s wish to pursue avenues that give greater political autonomy to its leadership remains keen, while it wishes to maintain its current re3ationship with New Zealand. (6) The Special Committee notes also that such evolution of the indigenous political institutions of Tokelau must proceed in full recognition of the distinct and valued cultural heritage and traditions of Tokelau. (7) The Special Committee notes that the people of Tokelau have determined to manage their economic and political development in such a way as to ensure the preservation of their social, cultural and traditional heritage, and urges the administering Power to continue to respect fully the wishes of the people of Tokelau in this regard. (8) The Special Committee welcomes the continued progress towards the drafting of a legal code that is in conformity with the traditional laws and cultural V2lues of Toke32u. (9) The Speci2l Committee notes with S2tisf2ction the cre2tion within the New Zealand ministry of external delations and Trade of a Tokel2u Unit 2nd expresses its hope that this will further facilitate and enhance the relations between the Territory and the administering Power. (10) The Special Committee reaffirms the responsibility of the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the political development and autonomy of Tokelau, a territory with a distinct cultural heritage and traditions. The language used emphasizes the importance of preserving this cultural heritage and traditions while pursuing political autonomy. The text also touches on the relationships between Tokelau and New Zealand, the administering power.

**Category**
Culture, International Relations