Over the next week, New Caledonian politicians are being hosted by top French leaders in Paris to discuss the implications of the next independence referendum in New Caledonia?
The third and final plebiscite under the Noumea Accord could be held before Christmas and again options for the territory's future are up for discussion.
My colleague Waler Zweifel who has been following developments is here with me. Who will be attending these meetings Walter and what are some of the issues on the agenda?
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Five pro-independence politicians, who are members of the pro-independent Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), in the 11-member executive have resigned. Photo: AFP