The first border pillar between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh was erected in Segusa on Sunday, officials said, in an important step towards the implementation of the Namsai Declaration, which aims to resolve the border dispute between the states.
They said the installation of the border pillar was closely monitored by officials from both countries.
Among those present were deputy commissioners of Pak Kesang district in Arunachal and Biswanath district in Assam, senior police officers, community leaders and village heads.
The Namsai Declaration was signed in July 2022, laying the foundation for the long-awaited resolution of the border dispute.
Subsequently, the regional committees, comprising ministers and officials from both sides, conducted joint field visits, examined historical records and interacted with local communities to reach mutually acceptable solutions.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu described the installation of the pillar as a historic milestone in the border resolution process.
“A historic milestone has been achieved in the process of resolving the border between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam with the successful installation of the first official border pillar at Segusa in Pak Kesang district,” he said in a post on X.
Khandu said the move reflects the spirit of the Namsai Declaration and represents a transition from decades of uncertainty towards peaceful coexistence, clarity and stability for communities living along the border.
He added, “The Segusa Pillar outlines the remaining border demarcation process, enhances cooperation between the two sister countries and paves the way for lasting harmony, development and trust among the populations residing in the border areas.”
Khandu also praised Health Minister Bioram Wahji, who chairs the Baki Kesang Regional Committee, along with the district administration and local representatives.
Waji said it was a concrete step towards resolving the long-standing conflict in line with the spirit of the Namsai Declaration.
He thanked state Home Minister Mama Natung and Assam Minister Bijosh Hazarika, Chairman of Biswanath District Committee, for their contributions to the process.
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