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PORT VILA, VANUATU (5 July 2025): As part of the talks and work related to the Summit on New Caledonia, which began on 2nd July 2025, at the invitation of His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat reaffirms its solidarity and unwavering support for the Kanak National Liberation Movement, the FLNKS.
Indeed, the historic support of Melanesian Nations for the independence of Kanaky New Caledonia was the reason behind the creation of the MSG, which was officially established on March 14, 1988. It is in this historical continuity that the MSG Secretariat continues its full commitment to the work aimed at ensuring respect for the right to self-determination of the Kanak people.
During the recent 23rd Summit of MSG Leaders in Suva, the Leaders reaffirmed their solidarity and decided to intensify their political support and assistance for the FLNKS’ initiatives, during this critical phase of the Nouméa Accord, a process of emancipation and decolonisation.
Beyond the discussion that began on 2nd July, the MSG continues to support the FLNKS through various multilateral platforms, including UN processes such as the Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24), so that the right to self-determination can be fully applied in Kanaky New Caledonia.
The MSG supports the FLNKS in finding an amicable political solution so that Kanaky New Caledonia can finally move peacefully towards full sovereignty.
Caption: Mr. Roch Wamytan, FLNKS Representative & former President of the New Caledonia Congress (R) shares a light moment with Chair of the MSG & Fiji’s Prime Minister, Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, at the recent 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit in Suva.
