French President Émmanuel Macron on Thursday arrived in Noumea, the capital of France’s Pacific territory New Caledonia, after more than a week of serious unrest. “My wish… is to be alongside the people and see a return to peace, calm and security as soon as possible,” Macron said as he arrived in the Pacific archipelago, which lies 1,500 kilometres east of Australia, on Thursday morning. The visit was expected to last one day. The French leader is expected to meet with local political leaders and security personnel, with the aim of resolving the current crisis and paving a peaceful way forw…