Kohima, April 21: The Assam-Nagaland border dispute has been a long-standing issue between the two states in India. However, the Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, has confirmed that both the Assam and Nagaland governments are making efforts to resolve the issue peacefully through negotiations outside the court of law.
CM Rio emphasized the importance of settling disputes outside of court and stated that the recent resolution of the Assam-Arunachal border issue through peaceful negotiations was an example of how disputes should be resolved.
He also mentioned that discussions with the Assam government have been focused on both border and development issues and that the two states should work together to move forward.
Furthermore, CM Rio revealed that the Nagaland government has agreed to sign an MoU with Assam to facilitate oil exploration in disputed areas. Once the MoU is signed, both states will be able to benefit from shared royalties, which could potentially lead to a significant increase in oil exploration activities in Nagaland.
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The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, Pema Khandu and Himanta Biswa Sarma respectively, and Home Minister Amit Shah marks a historic day in the resolution of the longstanding border dispute between the two states.
The event took place at the Ministry of Home Affairs in North Block, and both Chief Ministers expressed their gratitude to Home Minister Amit Shah for his presence and initiative in bringing about a peaceful resolution.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu called it a historic day for both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and expressed his commitment to ensuring peaceful coexistence between the two states. He also acknowledged the support of all 12 regional committees from both states and pledged to maintain peace in the border areas.
Overall, the recent developments in resolving border disputes between Assam and Nagaland, as well as between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, through peaceful negotiations and agreements are a significant step towards promoting peaceful coexistence and prosperity in the region.
