Thsuvisie Phoji along with the teachers and students during
the culmination programme of a three-day students’ exchange programme in
Tzürangkong on February 1.
- DIMAPUR — A
three-day Assam-Nagaland students’ exchange programme held on the theme
“Discovering neighbours” successfully concluded on February 1 at Government
High School in Tzürangkong under Mokokchung district.
- Organised by the Border Peace Coordination Committee
(Assam-Nagaland), in collaboration with the Friendship Forum (Tembayim
Committee, TATT, Tzürangkong) and district administrations of Jorhat and
Mokokchung, the programme aims to strengthen cross-border ties and promote
peaceful coexistence, stated an update from the committee.
- The culmination programme was attended by the deputy
commissioner (DC) of Mokokchung, Thsuvisie Phoji, who lauded the initiative as
a significant step toward fostering lasting friendships between the people of
both the states.
- Emphasising the importance of countering anti-social
elements that attempt to disrupt peace along the border, the DC said, “We are
not enemies but brothers and sisters. Such initiatives should not be confined
to border areas but extended across both states to eradicate hatred and
misunderstandings.”
- Phoji further encouraged the students to cherish the
experience and become ambassadors of peace.
- During the programme, welcome speech was delivered by the
president of Tzürangkong Students’ Union, while a cultural dance was performed
by student delegations from both states and concluded with a vote of thanks
delivered by Temsu Wathi, coordinator of Border Peace Coordination Committee
(A-N).
- It mentioned that a total of 30 students from two schools in
Assam along with 30 students from Government High School in Tzürangkong
participated in the exchange programme. They were accompanied by parents,
guardians and teachers, while the Assam students were hosted by families in
Chungtiayimsen, Watiyim, and teachers of the host school.
- Over the three days, participants engaged in sports,
cultural exchanges, talent shows and picnics, fostering deeper understanding
and friendship.
