India, Oct. 7 -- Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Sosthenes Sohtun has called for expediting the second phase of border discussions with Assam.
Speaking on the matter, Sohtun, who is also a member of the regional committee overseeing the talks, stressed the importance of resolving pending issues to ease tensions for residents living near the disputed boundaries.
"We are currently in the second phase of border negotiations. I've spoken with the regional committee chairman about the need to speed up this phase so that concerns of people living along the border can be addressed. These communities want peace and stability," said Sohtun.
The longstanding border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya involves 12 areas of contention.
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