Recalling the solemn declaration on the future status of Tokelau, delivered by the Ulu o Tokelau (the highest authority on Tokelau) on 30 July 1994, that an act of self determination in Tokelau is now under active consideration, together with the constitution of a self governing Tokelau, and that the present preference of Tokelau is for a status of free association with New Zealand,

Recalling the solemn declaration on the future status of Tokelau, delivered by the Ulu o Tokelau (the highest authority on Tokelau) on 30 July 1994, which states that an act of self determination in Tokelau is now under active consideration, together with the constitution of a self governing Tokelau, and that the present preference of Tokelau is for a status of free association with New Zealand,

Recalling the solemn declaration on the future status of Tokelau, delivered by the Ulu o Tokelau (the highest authority on Tokelau) on 30 July 1994, which states that an act of self determination in Tokelau is now under active consideration, together with the constitution of a self governing Tokelau, and that the present preference of Tokelau is for a status of free association with New Zealand,

Recalling the solemn declaration on the future status of Tokelau, contained in the 1994 Voice of Tokelau , which stated that an act of self determination in Tokelau was under active consideration, together with the constitution of a self governing Tokelau, and that the then preference of Tokelau was for a status of free association with New Zealand,

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5. Welcomes the invitation extended to the United Nations by Tokelau and New Zealand to monitor Tokelau's act of self determination

10. Notes that the Constitution of a self governing Tokelau will continue to develop as a part and as a consequence of the building of the Modern House of Tokelau, and that both have national and international importance for Tokelau

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17. Welcomes the invitation extended by the representatives of Tokelau and the administering Power to the United Nations to monitor an act of self determination by Tokelau

Welcomes the invitation extended by the representatives of Tokelau and the administering Power to the United Nations to monitor an act of self determination by Tokelau

9. Also notes that the constitution of a self governing Tokelau will continue to develop as a part and as a consequence of the building of the Modern House of Tokelau, and that both have national and international importance for Tokelau

Having considered the question of Tokelau,

Having considered the question of Tokelau,

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7. Welcomes the ongoing consultations between the Special Committee and New Zealand, as administering Power for Tokelau, with the participation of representatives of the people of Tokelau, with a view to formulating a programme of work on the question of Tokelau

The Chairman reported that New Zealand's Permanent Mission the United Nations had informed him of the presence at the Special Committee meeting of the Ulu o Tokelau (the titular head of the Territory) and Administrator of Tokelau.

Welcomes the invitation extended by the representatives of Tokelau and the administering Power to the United Nations to monitor an act of self determination by Tokelau

Mr. Patuki Isaako (Ulu o Tokelau) said that 2003 was marked by important developments for Tokelau.

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16. Notes the considerable progress made towards the adoption of a Constitution and of national symbols by Tokelau, the steps taken by Tokelau and New Zealand to agree to a draft treaty of free association as a basis for an act of self determination and the strong support expressed by Tokelauan communities in New Zealand for the move by Tokelau towards self determination

16. Notes the considerable progress made towards the adoption of a Constitution and of national symbols by Tokelau, the steps taken by Tokelau and New Zealand to agree to a draft treaty of free association as a basis for an act of self determination and the support expressed by Tokelauan communities in New Zealand for the move by Tokelau towards self determination

Notes the considerable progress made towards the adoption of a Constitution and of national symbols by Tokelau, the steps taken by Tokelau and New Zealand to agree to a draft treaty of free association as a basis for an act of self determination and the strong support expressed by Tokelauan communities in New Zealand for the move by Tokelau towards self determination

Welcoming the dispatch in August 2002 of a United Nations Mission to Tokelau, at the invitation of the Government of New Zealand and the representatives of Tokelau,

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7. Welcomes the ongoing consultations between the Special Committee and New Zealand, as administering Power for Tokelau, with the participation of representatives of the people of Tokelau, with a view to advancing the programme of work on the question of Tokelau

8. Further acknowledges Tokelau's need for continued support, given the adjustments that are taking place with the strengthening of its capacity for self government, and the ongoing responsibility of Tokelau's external partners to assist Tokelau in balancing its desire to be self reliant to the greatest extent possible with its need for external assistance

Also notes the considerable progress made towards the adoption of a Constitution and of national symbols by Tokelau, the steps taken by Tokelau and New Zealand to develop a draft treaty of free association as a basis for an act of self determination and the strong support expressed by Tokelauan communities in New Zealand for the move by Tokelau towards self determination

(Signed) Khunying Laxanachantorn Laohaphan Ambassador Permanent Representative

Recalling the dispatch in August 2002 of a United Nations Mission to Tokelau, at the invitation of the Government of New Zealand and the representatives of Tokelau,

10. Notes that the Constitution of a self governing Tokelau will continue to develop as a part and as a consequence of the building of the Modern House of Tokelau, and that both have national and international importance for Tokelau

Recalling also the report of the United Nations mission dispatched in August 2002 to Tokelau at the invitation of the Government of New Zealand and the representatives of Tokelau,11

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Other important decisions were also taken on compensation and subsidies for members of the taupulegas on Tokelau's participation in Pacific Islands Forum affairs and on the national symbol of Tokelau.

10. Notes that the Constitution of a self governing Tokelau will continue to develop as a part and as a consequence of the building of the Modern House of Tokelau, and that both have national and international importance for Tokelau

Despite all the obstacles the Ulu o Tokelau had mentioned in his address, the international community was prepared to continue to provide aid to the Tokelauans and to support the efforts of the Government of New Zealand aimed at completing the very successful process of Tokelau's self determination.