11/08/2021 - International Relations

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KEY POINTS

·        The initial steps have been taken in calming the roiling waters on the Assam-Mizoram border confrontation.

·        the FIRs and cases which were filed against each other’s leaders  involving have been withdrawn.

·        the Assam chief minister’s decision to send two ministerial emissaries from Assam to Aizawl is a good gesture to open dialogue and appears to have paid off initially

·        These tensions go far beyond interstate border disputes and have regional, national and international repercussions.

·        they have adverse economic impacts which are felt most sharply at the local level, leading to a rise in prices and shortage of commodities.

·        Herein lies the importance of the concept of a Development Corridor on the border that would have to be agreed to by both sides and guaranteed by the Centre.

·        This could build on the natural advantages of the bordering states  vegetable, meat and fruit processing, handicrafts and designer handlooms to name just five and create jobs, livelihoods and better incomes for people on the border and beyond, building an equitable supply chain.

·        The visionary Act East Policy and its predecessor Look East Policy rest on the pillars of peace and trust, not just better roads and physical infrastructure.

·        They depend on good relationships between neighbours which enable economic cooperation, transport and trade not just cultural and social collaboration.

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