NSCN (IM), GoI talks to resume on Oct 14

Kohima, Oct 11
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India (GoI) will continue their peace talks on October 14, following their first formal meeting on October 9.
A 10-member NSCN (IM) delegation, led by General (Rtd) VS Atem, is in New Delhi for the negotiations. The group is seeking a separate Flag, Constitution, and a Pan Naga framework uniting all Nagas across different regions.
T Ovung, president of the NPGN/NNC (N/A), has expressed support for the talks, emphasizing the need for realistic results and implementation of the 2015 Framework Agreement.
The talks aim to find a lasting solution to the Naga issue, with the NSCN (IM) seeking a secular, sovereign Naga State. The outcome of the negotiations is eagerly awaited by various Naga tribes and regional stakeholders.
The peace process between New Delhi and the NSCN (IM) started in 1997 when a ceasfire pact was signed between the two entities.
After 18 years of the pact and several rounds of the peace talks the Framework Agreement was signed in August 2015 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NSCN (IM) leaders Thuingaleng Muivah and the late Isak Chisi Swu in attendance. The then Interlocutor to the peace talk RN Ravi was also present.
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