Kohima, July 24 (MExN): The Naga Hoho has sought co-operation and helping hand from Assam in bringing about Indo-Naga political settlement at the earliest with a view to usher in peace in the entire North East region. This was done during a meeting of Naga Hoho delegation with Chief Minister of Assam, Sabarnanda Sonowal at Brahmaputra State Guest House, Guwahati on July 22.
A press release from Naga Hoho Secretary (Admin), Chitho Nyuso informed that the Naga Hoho also advocated for better coordination and joint effort in checking and “flushing out” the illegal immigrants from the two states – Nagaland and Assam.
Highlighting the age long border dispute of Assam and Nagaland, the Naga Hoho pointed out to the Chief Minister that this can be resolved only through political will of both the states.
The Hoho further extended support to the Naga people living in Assam and requested the Chief Minster to be supportive by providing economic development, infrastructure, connectivity and human resource development in NC Hills and Rengma Hills.
Sonowal was also apprised on the formation and objectives of Naga-Assam Coordination Forum, which is mainly to foster better relationship and understanding between the two neighboring states.
