Itanagar, Jun 11: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), met the Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, at Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, today. As enablers and Constitutional Heads of the State, they had a cordial exchange of views on key regional issues and collaborative opportunities concerning both States, while reaffirming their shared commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity for the people of the Northeast.
The Governor appreciated the positive strides taken by the Chief Ministers of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in resolving long-standing border issues. He noted that the ongoing dialogue has fostered a renewed sense of harmony and goodwill among the people of both States, who have shared age-old cultural and social ties.
Drawing from his experience as a former Corps Commander in Tezpur, the Governor expressed his concern regarding the challenges posed by illegal immigration and emphasized the need for continued vigilance and effective administrative measures to address the issue.
Highlighting the potential of the Act East Policy and the ‘Rising Northeast’ initiative, the Governor described them as game-changers in the development narrative of the region. He underlined the Northeast’s immense promise in manufacturing, services, and entrepreneurship, and its emerging role as a hub for regional and international cooperation.
The Governor also shared his concern with his Assam counterpart over the annual devastation caused by floods and landslides, particularly the tragic loss of lives and economic hardships inflicted on vulnerable communities. He stressed the importance of long-term, sustainable solutions to mitigate these recurring natural disasters.
As a token of love and appreciation from the people of Arunachal Pradesh, the Governor presented a book, titled ‘Orchids of Arunachal Pradesh’, to the Governor of Assam, promoting the living symbols of Arunachal Pradesh’s pristine natural heritage and untouched ecosystems.

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