Representatives of New Caledonia sign an accord with the French government to become the "State of New Caledonia" within the French Republic, subject to a referendum. The new state would immediately gain control of some foreign affairs, and would have the option of gaining further powers, subject to further referenda.
New Caledonia signs an accord with France to become the "State of New Caledonia" within the French Republic.
RepresentativesofNew Caledonia sign an accord with theFrenchgovernment to become the "State of New Caledonia" within the French Republic,subjecttoareferendum.Thenewstatewouldimmediatelygaincontrolofsomeforeignaffairs,andwouldhavetheoptionofgainingfurtherpowers,subjecttofurtherreferenda.