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From left to right: Craig Strong, President and CEO of Investment Fidji, René Consolo, Chargé dAffaires at the French Embassy in Fiji, Faiyaz Koya, Fijian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Transportation, Rose Wete, Official Representative of New Caledonia

From New Caledonia to Fiji, Online!

09 April 2021

Investment Fiji and New Caledonia Trade & Invest (NCT&I) launched their first virtual trade fair, the "Fiji - New Caledonia E-Trade expo" on Wednesday April 7. Supported by the governments of New Caledonia and Fiji and France, this initiative aims to explore trade and economic opportunities between the two archipelagos.

Equipment delivered on Tuesday, March 30, will help Papua New Guinea, long spared from Covid-19, combat the recent emergence of positive cases

French Solidarity with Papua New Guinea

01 April 2021

As a part of  the FRANZ cooperation agreement, the New Caledonian Armed Forces have sent sixty tents to Papua New Guinea. This equipment, which comes from the stock of the support and crisis center and is managed in Noumea by the French Red Cross, will be used to manage the Covid-19 epidemic that has been sweeping the country since March.

New Caledonia shared its desire to "reunite the European family around common economic objectives".

A Constructive Dialogue with Europe

15 December 2020

The 18th annual Forum between the European Union and the overseas countries and territories took place on Friday morning. The President of the Government of New Caledonia, Thierry Santa, was represented by the Head of the Cooperation and External Relations Department, François Behue.

The meeting was held at Campbell High School in Canberra.

Developing Distance Learning Exchanges With Australia

10 December 2020

Strengthening cooperation between New Caledonia and Australia in the field of education, training and school exchanges is the objective of the videoconference held on December 3, at the initiative of the delegation for New Caledonia in Australia.

Jean-Pierre Djaïwé, New Caledonia's Minister for in charge of Environmental Issues, had the honor of reading the Vemööre Declaration, from the Headquarters of the Pacific Community in Nouméa.

The Pacific Region Commits to Nature Conservation

30 November 2020

Mission accomplished for the 10th Pacific Island Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas with the adoption on November 26 of the Vemööre Declaration, a first in the history of this event. This text is accompanied by commitments and recommendations to international leaders.

François Behue has already worked in the Pacific region, between 2007 and 2009, as chargé de mission to the Prefect of Wallis and Futuna for territorial, European and regional affairs (© Peter Tandt).

"Anchoring New Caledonia in the Regional Dynamic"

23 November 2020

Dedicated in particular to the implementation of New Caledonia's regional policy, the Regional Cooperation and External Relations Department is placed under the authority of the President of the Government, Thierry Santa, who wishes to strengthen New Caledonia's integration in the Pacific.

Meeting in session on Wednesday 18 November, the elected representatives of Congress adopted the draft resolution authorizing the President of the Government Thierry Santa to sign the amendment to the special agreement.

Green Light to Strengthen Our Cooperation with Wallis

20 November 2020

Initiated in November 2019, the draft amendment to the Special Agreement linking France, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna is about to become a reality. The Congress has authorized the President of the Government to negotiate and sign this rider, which should breathe new life into the cooperation between the two collectivities.

The jury met to examine the numerous entries.

A stamp to celebrate 50 years of "La Francophonie"

02 July 2020
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Launched in schools last February, the drawing competition organized to celebrate 50 years of "La Francophonie" has progressed to a new stage. The jury composed of representatives from the Government and the Postal and Telecommunication Service (OPT-NC) has selected the winning entries which will be reproduced on a stamp, an envelope and a postcard.

Christopher Gygès gave a speech to promote New Caledonia's energy transition during the FACCI Conference

Australia, Mission Accomplished!

13 March 2020
External Relations regional cooperation

The economic diplomacy mission to Australia led by Christopher Gygès , Minister for the Economy and Trade opens perspectives for  a closer and more pragmatic cooperation . The goal is to sign trade agreements with Australian States, starting with Queensland.

In Canberra, Christopher Gygès met with Andrew Barr, Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory.

Strengthening the links with Australia

05 March 2020
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A New Caledonian delegation led by Christopher Gygès, Minister for the Economy and Trade is visiting Australia from 2-6 March.

Representatives from Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia and New Caledonia at the Pacific Fund's Executive Committee

An ambitious Pacific Fund for New Caledonia

28 February 2020
External Relations regional cooperation

Minister Yoann Lecourieux represented the President of the Government of New Caledonia at the Executive Committee Meeting of the Pacific Fund held in Papeete on 25 February. About 78 million francs were allocated to New Caledonian projects.

The Evening Discussion with Alastair Sutton Took Place at the Auditorium of the South Province's Administrative Centre

Regional Integration Viewed by an Expert

31 January 2020
External Relations regional cooperation

As part of British Consultant and International Business Lawyer's Alastair Sutton's visit , the Government organised a discussion evening  on 30 January 2020. The discussions focused on economic integration possibilities available to New Caledonia in the region. Business leaders, students, consulat representatives, members of employers organizations and professionals at large...