The Melanesian Spearhead Group has reiterated its support for the decolonisation bid by the Front de Liberation Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS).
Fiji’s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation permanent
secretary Mrs Saipora Mataikabara, who chaired the Senior Officials
Meeting of MSG member states, said the MSG hoped that after their
deliberations the decolonisation bid will gain more prominence on the
international arena.
This endeavour was to assist the FLNKS and their people in the struggle for self emancipation, she said.
“As many of you may recall, the Leaders at their Special meeting in March this year in Suva, called for this meeting to address pressing issues relating to our brothers and sisters from Kanaky,” Mrs Mataikabara said.
The current special meeting of SOM’s, Foreign Ministers meeting and the Leaders Summit is a result of ongoing discussions.
It comes after the call in March for a special meeting to look into the issue of decolonization and the 2nd MSG Ministerial Meeting to New Caledonia this month headed by the Fijian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola.
“I am informed that the Mission was conducted in a very transparent, open and frank manner, the findings of which are contained in the report referred to in Agenda Item 3 of our meeting,” the permanent secretary said.
“Our efforts in monitoring the progress on the Noumea Accord extend to a wider audience in sharing our findings with the United Nations therefore as Chair, I look forward to your views on this issue.”
Mrs Mataikabara also asked the senior officials to have a serious look at the MSG budget.
This, she said, was to enable them to render the best advice to the leaders through the Foreign Ministers Meeting on the avenues the MSG can take to prioritise and focus its attention and resources to deliver tangible outcomes for the nine million people the MSG nations represents.
“I am confident with the able support and cooperation of those of you present here today, we will discuss issues constructively and reach amicable outcomes to our Ministers of Foreign Affairs tomorrow morning,” madam chair said.
This endeavour was to assist the FLNKS and their people in the struggle for self emancipation, she said.
“As many of you may recall, the Leaders at their Special meeting in March this year in Suva, called for this meeting to address pressing issues relating to our brothers and sisters from Kanaky,” Mrs Mataikabara said.
The current special meeting of SOM’s, Foreign Ministers meeting and the Leaders Summit is a result of ongoing discussions.
It comes after the call in March for a special meeting to look into the issue of decolonization and the 2nd MSG Ministerial Meeting to New Caledonia this month headed by the Fijian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola.
“I am informed that the Mission was conducted in a very transparent, open and frank manner, the findings of which are contained in the report referred to in Agenda Item 3 of our meeting,” the permanent secretary said.
“Our efforts in monitoring the progress on the Noumea Accord extend to a wider audience in sharing our findings with the United Nations therefore as Chair, I look forward to your views on this issue.”
Mrs Mataikabara also asked the senior officials to have a serious look at the MSG budget.
This, she said, was to enable them to render the best advice to the leaders through the Foreign Ministers Meeting on the avenues the MSG can take to prioritise and focus its attention and resources to deliver tangible outcomes for the nine million people the MSG nations represents.
“I am confident with the able support and cooperation of those of you present here today, we will discuss issues constructively and reach amicable outcomes to our Ministers of Foreign Affairs tomorrow morning,” madam chair said.
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| SOM meeting - Nadi, Fiji - Aug, 2012 - Credit Photo : Minfo/Pacifikanakynews |
August, 2012,
Denarau - Nadi - Fiji Islands
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