Arunachal and Assam Renew Efforts to Resolve Inter-State Boundary Dispute

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ROING | November 2: 

Arunachal Pradesh and Assam held a Regional Committee meeting in Roing on Sunday to discuss the longstanding inter-state boundary issues between Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh and Tinsukia district of Assam.

The meeting was co-chaired by Arunachal Pradesh Minister Ojing Tasing and Assam Minister Atul Bora, who is also the Chairman of the Tinsukia Regional Committee. 

The discussions focused on resolving the boundary-related differences through dialogue and reaching an amicable settlement acceptable to both states.

Assam Minister Rameswar Teli attended the meeting along with Arunachal Pradesh MLAs Mutchu Mithi and Puinnyo Apum, and Sadiya MLA Bolin Chetia. Deputy Commissioners of Lower Dibang Valley and Tinsukia districts, forest officials from both states, administrative officers and members of the respective Regional Committees were also present.

During the meeting, representatives from both sides discussed ways to address the longstanding differences through constructive dialogue, mutual understanding and consensus. 

They emphasised that the legitimate rights, interests and aspirations of communities living along the inter-state boundary must remain protected throughout the process.

The meeting also highlighted the historical and cultural connections shared by Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Both sides acknowledged that their relationship goes beyond geographical boundaries and is built on mutual respect, shared traditions and a longstanding bond of brotherhood.

The two states reiterated their commitment to maintaining goodwill and strengthening cooperation while pursuing a fair, equitable and mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary issues.

The meeting reflected a shared determination to ensure that differences over the inter-state boundary do not affect the relationship between the neighbouring states. 

Both sides expressed the hope that the border areas would continue to remain symbols of friendship, understanding and development rather than division.

Location: Roing, Arunachal Pradesh 792110, India

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