Assam, Mizoram make fresh statement on border issue
Assam and Mizoram resolved that the public and all stakeholders are expected to bring any differences on border issues to the appropriate authorities without taking law into their own hands.
A joint statement was issued by K. Sapdanga, Home Minister Mizoram and Atul Bora, Assam Minister for Border Protection & Development Department, Assam in Aizawl on Friday.
The statement stated it is reaffirmed that the Goodwill Mission' between the Government of Mizoram and the Government of Assam held on 9th August 2024 at Aizawl, Mizoram is to take forward the firm commitment and initiative made in the meeting on 9th February 2024 between the Chief Minister of Assam and the Chief Minister of Mizoram for resolution of the inter-State boundary dispute in an atmosphere of understanding and goodwill between the two States. Both the States agreed to continue to promote and maintain peace and harmony and prevent any untoward incidents along the inter State border. Joint Cultural and Sports festivals may be organised at frequent intervals by concerned administrative authorities of the inter-State border Districts of Mizoram and Assam to start before 31 January 2025.
The statement stated both the States reaffirmed the decisions of the Joint Statements of all the previous meetings to arrive at an amicable resolution on the vexed border issues. It has been decided that all pending discussions and decisions to be made on the issue and other connected matters shall be taken up by officials of both the State Governments. This will be
