Y Kikheto Sema and Atul Bora pose for a photo during a courtesy meeting on border in Guwahati on December 31.
Courtesy meet reaffirms unity on Assam-Nagaland Border
Guwahati, January 2 (MExN): Y Kikheto Sema, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and Parliamentary Affairs, Nagaland, called on Atul Bora, Minister for Agriculture, Border Affairs, Fisheries, Excise and the Assam Accord, Government of Assam, at his official residence on December 31.
During the meeting, the minister reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the interests of the Sümi (Sema) Naga people residing in Upper Assam, particularly the six villages under Tinsukia district.
He acknowledged the historical presence of the Sümi Nagas in the region, noting that settlements predate India’s Independence, with records indicating the establishment of a Sümi Naga village as early as 1904.
Discussions also focused on strengthening long-standing relations between Assam and Nagaland, especially in sensitive border areas. Both sides emphasised mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and sustained dialogue to protect the rights and interests of the Naga and Assamese communities. The shared sentiment that Nagas and Ahoms are inseparable was reaffirmed as a guiding principle for regional harmony.
The meeting also included interaction with Tripul Bora, younger brother of the minister and an alumnus of the College of Agriculture, Medziphima, who is engaged in the tea and farming sector.
The interaction, held on the final day of the year, concluded on a note of optimism, with hopes for peace, development and prosperity along the Assam–Nagaland border. The meeting was described as constructive and reflective of continued commitment to dialogue and regional understanding.
