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Elected officials in the Assembly of French Polynesia reached a consensus on Friday, September 18, 2026, by adopting a resolution in committee regarding the implementation of a self-determination process under the supervision of the United Nations. The proposal is scheduled for a plenary session vote this Thursday.
The resolution calls for a delegation from the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, known as the Committee of 24, to visit French Polynesia. The objective of the proposed mission is to consult with political, economic, social, and religious stakeholders regarding the territory’s self-determination. While various political groups have previously requested such a visit, this marks a coordinated effort to formalize the process.
The text of the resolution emphasizes that the initiative is intended to establish a common framework for the process initiated in 2013. It explicitly states that the move does not predetermine any specific institutional or political outcome, but rather seeks to ensure that the population can eventually exercise a choice in a democratic and peaceful manner.
The Tapura Huiraatira party, which supported the resolution in committee, stated that the request is intended to allow for an objective examination of the territory’s situation. The party emphasized its position that any fundamental change in status must be decided by the people of French Polynesia. Similarly, the Tavini Huiraatira party indicated that the resolution aims to move the self-determination process forward following the territory’s re-inscription on the list of non-self-governing territories.
The resolution also advocates for the establishment of a work program, the opening of a structured dialogue with the French state, and the preservation of political pluralism. The A Here ia Porinetia party, which was absent during the committee vote, is expected to provide its position during the upcoming plenary session.
This development occurs ahead of the United Nations 4th Committee meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026. The Committee of 24, established in 1961, is tasked with reviewing the situation in non-self-governing territories and facilitating decolonization processes through recommendations and field visits.
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