Legislator urges promoting cultural ties with neighbours

Dimapur, Sep. 30 (EMN): Stating that people living in the border areas are yet to see light of the day, Jacob Zhimomi, MLA, urged upon the people living in the border areas of the State to create a platform to promote cultural ties and local tourism between the neighbouring states.
Jacob said this at the inaugural function of a Border Rest House in Aghunaqa, EAC headquarter this morning. Stating that border villages are yet to witness the light of the day in terms of connectivity, infrastructure, medical facilities and other basic amenities entitled to them, he urged upon the people to maintain cordial relationship and brotherhood with the neighbouring states.

Addressing the gathering of GBs and public leaders of Aghunaqa, Jacob touched upon the border issues between Assam and Nagaland and opined that the existing agreements signed between the two states should be reviewed and the same yardstick should be applied in both states.

He reminded the leaders that they, with the support of the general public and churches, have immense role to play in the overall growth of their areas.

Others who spoke on the occasion included Kitoka Chishi, EAC Aghunaqa; S Vihuto Yeputhomi, president of Western Sumi Kukami Hoho; LK Achumi, advisor of KAK Union; and presidents of GBs associations of five areas.

The inaugural function of the rest house, which was organised by KAK (Kuhuboto-Aghunaqa-Khaghaboto) Union was chaired by Viheshe Chishi, vice president of KAK Union, and recorded by Kawoto Aye, general secretary KAK Union.

Rev. Kiheto Awomi, president of AAPF, said the invocation prayer, while Ahoto Yeputhomi, vice president of KAK Union, delivered welcome address, and Shiwoto Yeputhomi, president of KAK Union, proposed vote of thanks. Keyevi Katy, pastor of Hukai Baptist Church, pronounced the benediction.