DIMAPUR, OCT 10 (MExN): An inter-tribal meet cum cultural exchange program was held between the Sumi and Khiamniungan community on October 7 at Noklak town under the aegis of the Sumi Hoho and Khiamniungan tribal council, according to a joint press communiqué issued by representative from both the tribe. The meet adopted a memorandum of understanding.
As per the MoU, it unanimously resolved to reconcile past wounds that may have been committed by forefathers in the true spirit of forgive and forget while resolving to maintain and uphold the fraternal relationship between the two tribes.
In the event of any misunderstanding that may arise between individuals belonging to these two tribes, it resolved that such cases will never be taken on tribal line. It also resolved to cooperate and support one another in socio-economic up-liftment to every extent possible and resolved to continue such inter-tribal meet triennially for furtherance of bilateral ties.
The four point MoU was signed by the President Scato H Rotokha of Sumi Hoho and P Pongom of KTC. The meet also appealed to all factions not to commit fratricidal killings in order to create conducive atmosphere for closer understanding in the interest of peace and tranquility.
