Government of India and the NSCN-K (Ang Mai-Mülatonu) faction have held three meetings in New Delhi at the ceasefire supervisory level, while a fourth round led by organisation’s general secretary Küghalu Mülatonu was held on March 27 for discussions on a ceasefire.
Disclosing this, the NSCN (Ang Mai-Mülatonu) in a statement said both parties were actively exploring ways to end armed conflicts in the region through concerted efforts.
According to the organisation, an understanding had been reached to hold the next meeting soon, preferably in a neutral third country, ideally in Asia, which its chairman, vice-chairman, and general secretary were expected to join the representatives from the central government to discuss bilateral issues and more.
Mentioning that it had been approached by Naga NGOs and other Indian agencies by 2023 to enter into a ceasefire, bringing hope for reduced tensions in the region, the NSCN (Ang Mai-Mülatonu) noted that the Nagas across the Indo-Myanmar border were filled with expectations and were closely observing the current developments.
The group claimed that it was the only organisation with top leaders from both India and Myanmar, adding that it currently had a ceasefire with the Myanmar government in Sagaing region of Naga self-administered areas.
Stating that this ceasefire was presumed to be a continuation of the one initiated by late SS Khaplang in 2014, the group maintained that a similar agreement with the Indian side would not undermine the spirit of the 2001 framework.
According to the group, there was a possibility that both sides would meet again, either in India or a third country. However, due to ongoing internal conflict in Myanmar and the aftermath of a recent earthquake, the group said its top three leaders were unlikely to travel at this time.
Nonetheless, when it came to the ceasefire with the central government, the NSCN (Ang Mai-Mülatonu) said its general secretary Küghalu Mülatonu was expected to finalise the agreement, accompanied by other members.
The release said the group’s chairman, vice-chairman, and general secretary were likely to participate in the political dialogue with either India or Myanmar in the future.