Agreement on the Creation of a New State Signed in Paris

An agreement on the creation of a new state has been signed in Paris. The agreement, on a preliminary basis, provides for autonomy and does not grant complete independence to New Caledonia. At the same time, residents will receive separate citizenship, and the country will have autonomy in international affairs.

The agreement on the establishment of the New Caledonia province was signed in the commune of Bougival in the Paris suburbs. This was reported by Politico, referencing participants in the negotiations.

According to the publication, the signing of the agreement has been announced by competing political movements that are discussing the future of New Caledonia. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on the 10th the signing of a 'historic' agreement regarding the institutional structure of the French overseas territory. He stated that negotiations involving elected representatives of New Caledonia lasted ten days.

Politico notes that the document envisages the creation of a new state that will be partially dependent on France. It is expected that the residents of New Caledonia will receive separate citizenship and, consequently, will be able to hold two passports. Additionally, the new state may be given powers to conduct its own international policy, reports the Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes newspaper.

However, before the document comes into force, it must be approved by the French Parliament. Subsequently, a corresponding referendum must be held in New Caledonia.