Stanislas Guerini, delegate general of LREM on Thursday, October 1, called on Caledonians to vote “no” in the referendum on independence which will take place on Sunday in this French territory in the South Pacific.
“If it wants, New Caledonia has the right to become independent”
, but
“independence is not the only option, however.
As the United Nations recognizes, a complete and legitimate decolonization process can result in the choice to remain in the Republic, ”
explains Stanislas Guerini in a press release.
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While the Head of State Emmanuel Macron is held to impartiality in this election, the leader of the presidential party chose him:
"Because I believe that New Caledonia is a land of the future, and that , to succeed, it needs France, Sunday, I call to vote "
no
"
, announces Stanislas Guérini.
“In this shared history, France recognizes that it also needs New Caledonia.
It is not so much an economic or political need;
but rather a historical need, an intimate need ”
, continues the leader of LREM, recalling the words of the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron, during his trip to the Caillou in May 2018:
“ France would be less beautiful without New- Caledonia ”
.
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The deputy for Paris also calls on
"the Caledonians to create the conditions for a new dialogue"
, to "
build a different referendum"
, if there were to be a third consultation.
The Nouméa agreement (1998) indeed provides for the possibility of a third and final referendum, if the “no” wins on Sunday.
For the boss of La République en Marche,
"it is imperative to exchange, listen, dialogue"
.
“This also supposes that the national political leaders express themselves again on New Caledonia.
We are ready to contribute to this debate, ”
he concludes.