France, March 31 -- France's Minister for Overseas Territories, Manuel Valls, is on a four-day New Caledonia to support efforts to shape the archipelago's future, as fresh negotiations aim to bridge political divides and foster stability.

Valls took a significant step towards shaping the Pacific territory's institutional future when he presented a draft agreement to both pro-independence and loyalist political delegations on Sunday morning.

His visit comes in the wake of deadly riots 2024, with fresh momentum towards a constructive resolution.

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"The minister has made a move. He has provided all political delegations with a draft agreement, which is now under review," said Pasca...