Guwahati: The first round of talks between Meghalaya and Assam on the ongoing border dispute concluded on a positive note, with both sides agreeing to work together to resolve the long-standing conflicts.
However, phase two will include a joint visit to the disputed areas in the Langpih sector, followed by additional measures to address the issues.
Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh stated that the final report on border talks will be submitted after a joint visit to Langpih by officials from both states, likely in November or December.
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh, who is also the Chairman of the Regional Border Committee for West Khasi Hills, shared that he has held discussions with the District Commissioner (DC) of the district.
He urged the West Khasi Hills DC to get in touch with Assam’s Kamrup DC regarding this contentious issue. However, no response has been received so far.
The cabinet minister stated that the regional committee, led by him, had already shared documentation with Assam supporting Meghalaya’s claim over 54 villages in the Langpih sector during the most recent meeting in Shillong.
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Despite sharing documents and receiving a positive response from Assam, the regional committee’s visit to the disputed areas remains a crucial hurdle, he claimed.
Both states have been diligently working to address the intricate and longstanding border disputes.
