GUWAHATI: The Assam-Meghalaya boundary demarcation process and other key inter-state issues were discussed during a high-level meeting between the governments of the two neighbouring states, with both sides agreeing to expedite efforts towards a lasting solution.
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A Meghalaya delegation led by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Friday, May 29, for discussions on the long-pending border issue and broader areas of cooperation between the two states.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, Sarma said the discussions were held in a cordial atmosphere, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to mutual respect, friendship and continued dialogue between the two neighbouring states.
“We had an excellent discussion and have made some good progress on long standing legacy issues,” Sarma stated.
The two sides also agreed to expedite the ongoing boundary demarcation process and work towards finding a lasting solution to the long-pending matter.
According to Sarma, Assam and Meghalaya are also collaborating in several sectors under the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat” and are exploring new areas of cooperation aimed at boosting the growth trajectory of the “Ashtalakshmi” region.