New Delhi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Arunachal Pradesh counterpart Pema Khandu on Thursday signed an agreement for the settlement of an inter-state boundary dispute in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. 

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between two states in New Delhi.

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Home Minister Amit Shah termed the move a big achievement.

“The signing of an agreement for the settlement of an inter-state boundary dispute between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh is a very big achievement. Today, we have crossed the milestone for the establishment of a developed, peaceful and conflict-free northeast,” said Home Minister.

Talking to media persons Assam’s CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the settlement would be proved to be a milestone.

“The signing of an MoU between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh today to settle an inter-state boundary dispute will prove to be a milestone. This will bring peace and development to the Northeast region,” said Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Assam, Arunachal sign agreement on border dispute in presence of Amit Shah

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“The border dispute was settled today by signing the MoU between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. This is a historic movement for both states,” said Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu.

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