| [08 Jul 1998] GA/COL/2988 : DECOLONIZATION COMMITTEE CONSIDERS STATUS OF PACIFIC ISLAND TERRITORY OF TOKELAU, PRAISING ... (2840 words) |
 | The people of Tokelau could not exercise their right to self- determination until they had put in place political, economic and administrative structures and arrangements appropriate to their situation, the leader of the Territory told the Special Committee on decolonization this afternoon, as it considered developments in the South Pacific island. |
| In 1996, the authorities began a review designed to recommend a framework for economic development over the next 10 years, aimed at ensuring the continuing viability of life in Tokelau and developing a greater measure of political autonomy and economic self-sufficiency. |
| ALIKI FAIPULE KURESA NASAU, Ulu-O-Tokelau (Titular head of Tokelau), said the people of the Territory could not exercise their right to self- determination until they had put in place political, economic and administrative structures and arrangements appropriate to their situation, and with ongoing supportive mechanisms. |
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