Guwahati: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio claimed that both the Assam and Nagaland governments have been attempting to resolve the long-running border conflicts out of court.
“Like today there has been a permanent solution to Assam-Aruncahal border issues…We should settle our disputes outside the court,” said CM Rio.
Speaking to the media, CM Rio said, “We discussed our border issues and also development issues as we have to work together and support and go forward.”
The CM further claimed that Nagaland’s government has agreed to sign an MoU with Assam so that oil exploration could begin in the disputed territories with shared royalties.
“Once the MoU is signed there will be a huge potential for oil exploration in Nagaland also,” the CM added.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Home Minister Amit Shah marked a historic day by signing an MoU to settle the long-running border dispute between the two states. Both Chief Ministers attended the occasion in the Ministry of Home Affairs’ North Block and expressed gratitude to Home Minister Amit Shah for attending and taking the initiative to mediate a peaceful conclusion.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated, “It is a historic day today for both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. We thank Home Minister Amit Shah for his presence and his initiative. We will make sure that there will be peaceful coexistence between the two states.” He further acknowledged the support of all the 12 regional committees from both states and expressed his commitment to maintaining peace in the border areas.