Shri K. Padmanabhaiah, Representative of Government
of India and Th. Muivah, General Secretary, NSCN have issued the
following Joint Communiqué, here today:
"The representatives of the Government of India
and the NSCN are pleased with the progress that has been made
in the course of the visit of the NSCN leaders to New Delhi, during
which they met the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Defence
Minister and Finance Minister, and in the formal talks held on
21-23 January.
A wide range of substantive issues put up by
the NSCN in their proposal were discussed. The NSCN raised the
issues relating to the distinct identity of the Nagas and their
stand on the unification of Naga areas. In this regard the Government
of India representative clarified that there has been no change
in its stand on the scope of negotiations.
There was agreement to continue the formal talks
until a lasting settlement is reached. Meanwhile both sides reaffirmed
the need for a peaceful, violence-free environment."
