Aizawl, Aug. 10 -- The governments of Mizoram and Assam have reaffirmed their commitment to resolving their longstanding border dispute through peaceful dialogue and cooperation.

This was stated in a joint statement issued after a high-level meeting held in Aizawl on Friday, marking a new chapter in relations between the two northeastern states.

The meeting, held at the State Guest House in Aizawl, was attended by Mizoram's Home Minister, Shri K. Sapdanga, and Assam's Minister of Border Protection & Development, Atul Bora.

This was the first formal discussion on the border issue since the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), led by Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, assumed office in December of the previous year.

The border conflict, which ...