Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio held a crucial meeting in Dimapur to discuss matters of regional importance and strengthen collaboration between the two states, aiming to foster ongoing peace.
Chief Minister Sarma shared insights into the meeting on the social media platform X, posting a photo capturing the moment and emphasizing the substantial deliberations that occurred. He expressed, “Had an excellent meeting with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri Neiphiu Rio ji at Dimapur. We discussed ways to deepen our collaboration and expand our engagements towards continued peace and harmony between both our States.”
Had an excellent meeting with the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri Neiphiu Rio ji at Dimapur.
We discussed ways to deepen our collaboration and expand our engagements towards continued peace and harmony between both our States.@Neiphiu_Rio pic.twitter.com/OZqX5Uep2L
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 17, 2024
This encounter follows a previous meeting held in December of the preceding year when both Chief Ministers convened in New Delhi for comprehensive discussions on various pertinent issues. The long-standing interstate border dispute remains a critical unresolved matter between Assam and Nagaland.
Additionally, the exploration of oil in border areas has been a subject of dialogue, reflecting the complexities of the bilateral relationship.