The three-day Assam-Nagaland Student Exchange Program, held under the theme “Discovering Neighbours,” successfully concluded on 1st February 2025 at Govt. High School, Tzürangkong. The event was organized by the Border Peace Coordination Committee (Assam-Nagaland) in collaboration with the Friendship Forum (Tembayim Committee, TATT, Tzürangkong) and the District Administrations of Jorhat and Mokokchung. The program aimed to strengthen cross-border ties and promote peaceful coexistence.

Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Thsuvisie Phoji, with officials and participants at the culmination program of the three-day Assam-Nagaland Student Exchange Program at Govt High School, Tzürangkong on February 1. (DPRO Mokokchung)

The closing ceremony featured Mokokchung Deputy Commissioner, Thsuvisie Phoji, who praised the initiative as a significant step toward fostering lasting friendships between the people of both states. Emphasizing the importance of countering antisocial elements that seek to disrupt peace along the border, Phoji stated, “We are not enemies but brothers and sisters. Such initiatives should not be confined to border areas but extended across both states to eradicate hatred and misunderstandings.” He also encouraged students to cherish the experience and become ambassadors of peace.

The program included a welcome speech by the President of Tzürangkong Students’ Union, a cultural dance performance by student delegations from both states, and a vote of thanks delivered by Er. Temsu Wathi, Coordinator of the Border Peace Coordination Committee (A-N).

A total of 30 students from two schools in Assam, along with 30 students from Govt. High School, Tzürangkong, participated in the exchange program. The students were accompanied by parents, guardians, and teachers. The Assam students were hosted by families in Chungtiayimsen, Watiyim, and by teachers at the host school. Over the three days, participants engaged in sports, cultural exchanges, talent shows, and picnics, fostering deeper understanding and friendship.

The exchange program aimed to heal historical tensions along the Assam-Nagaland border, emphasizing the shared heritage of both communities. By connecting young minds, it sought to instill a sense of unity and responsibility in sustaining peace and cooperation for the future.

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